Leiden to Dortmund trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Dortmund takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. 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.

4h 20m
Duration: 279 km
Distance: €48
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

best

Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice / ...

3h 22m

€28–95

Leiden to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:44 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
12:44 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
1:44 PM → 5:14 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:44 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
12:44 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
1:44 PM → 5:14 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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.