What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Dortmund central bus station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Holzwickede and arriving at Louvain via Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven?

The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Leuven is 286 km. The road distance is 249.5 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven bus from?

Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven train from?

Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, depart from Holzwickede station.

Train or bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven?

The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven bus arrive?

Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven train arrive?

Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1267+ hotels available in Leuven.

Can I share a ride from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Leuven. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, car, or train

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 22m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
7h 3m
€25–39
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Leuvenrideshare 249.5 km
2h 37m
Drive 249.5 km
1. Drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Leuvencar 249.5 km
2h 37m
€39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 22m
€49–224
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
5h 9m
€41–211

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Distance: 285.9 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to Louvain via Holzwickede, Bahnhof, Holzwickede, Koeln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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