The average train between Leuven and Dortmund takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven 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 hourly between Leuven and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 1:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Dortmund station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Leuven to Dortmund train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Dortmund train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Leuven to Dortmund train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leuven and Dortmund is 205.2 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Dortmund Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 3h 53m.