The average train between Leiden and Dortmund takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Dortmund. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Dortmund? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Dortmund station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Leiden to Dortmund train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans station.
Leiden to Dortmund train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Leiden to Dortmund train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Leiden and Dortmund is 216.4 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Dortmund Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 14m.