The average train between Amsterdam and Dessau takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Dessau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Amsterdam and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Dessau at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hbf and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Amsterdam to Dessau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Dessau station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Amsterdam to Dessau train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Dessau train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Dessau Hbf station.
Book your Amsterdam to Dessau train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Amsterdam and Dessau is 505.7 km. The road distance is 584 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Dessau Hbf via Hannover Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Magdeburg Hbf in around 7h 29m.