What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Leiden is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Leiden?

The distance between Dortmund and Leiden is 251 km. The road distance is 246.3 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Leiden without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 17m and costs €30 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Leiden?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Dortmund to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Leiden bus from?

Dortmund to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Leiden train from?

Dortmund to Leiden train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Leiden?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Leiden is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 32m and costs €29 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Dortmund to Leiden bus arrive?

Dortmund to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Dortmund to Leiden train arrive?

Dortmund to Leiden train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Leiden is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Dortmund to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Dortmund to Leiden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund to Leiden by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain Sprinter
3h 17m
€30–39
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
3h 57m
€26–145
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
3h 32m
€29–133
Drive 246.3 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Leidencar 246.3 km
2h 33m
€45–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3h 6m
€136–346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to The Haguebus N885 / ...
5h 41m
€28–41

Dortmund to Leiden by train

306Weekly Trains

3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.2 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to The Hague 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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