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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Leuven is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund and arriving at Leuven Station via Aachen, Bushof and Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Leuven?

The distance between Dortmund and Leuven is 291 km. The road distance is 234.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Dortmund to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Leuven bus from?

Dortmund to Leuven bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Dortmund station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Leuven train from?

Dortmund to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Leuven?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Leuven is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Dortmund to Leuven bus arrive?

Dortmund to Leuven bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Dortmund to Leuven train arrive?

Dortmund to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Leuven is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Dortmund to Leuven.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Dortmund to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3h 50m
€51–150
Drive 234.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dortmund to Leuvencar 234.5 km
2h 38m
€37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Leuven Stationbus N84
5h 4m
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3h 55m
€40–146
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
4h 32m
€51–143

Dortmund to Leuven by train

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Distance: 291.5 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund to Leuven Station via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen station west in around 5h 4m.

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