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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Dortmund is to rideshare which costs €19 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Dortmund is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Dortmund?

The distance between Leipzig and Dortmund is 472 km. The road distance is 383.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €30 - €90.

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

The train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbf takes 4h 52m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Dortmund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Dortmund train from?

Leipzig to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Dortmund is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Leipzig to Dortmund bus arrive?

Leipzig to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Leipzig to Dortmund train arrive?

Leipzig to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Dortmund is 383 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Leipzig to Dortmund.

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

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

Book your Leipzig to Dortmund bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1238+ hotels available in Dortmund.

Can I share a ride from Leipzig to Dortmund?

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

Leipzig to Dortmund - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig to Dortmund by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
4h 52m
€30–90
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leipzig to Dortmundrideshare 383.3 km
5h 3m
€19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 1304 / ...
5h 20m
€21–50
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 11m
€172–388
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
7h 16m
€74–144
Drive 383.1 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Dortmundcar 383.1 km
4h 4m
€54–78
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
4h 42m
€109–405
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
4h 42m
€103–357
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
4h 59m
€115–245
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 30m
€87–374

Leipzig to Dortmund by train

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 472.2 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Dortmund, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Dortmund central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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