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How to get fromLeuven to Dortmundby train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leuven to Köln Hbftrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    3h 25m
    €56–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Maastrichtbus bus N84 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus 1304
    5h 55m
    €23–34

  3. Drive  239.8 km

    1. Drive from Leuven to Dortmundcar car 239.8 km
    2h 31m
    €38–55

  4. Train via Liège

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3h 25m
    €44–171

  5. Train via Liège #2

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    3h 54m
    €51–166

Leuven to Dortmund by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Leuven to Dortmund Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station to Dortmund central bus station via Maastricht in around 5h 55m.

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