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Arnhem to Dessau trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Arnhem and Dessau takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Arnhem 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.

8h 23m
Duration
561 km
Distance
€94
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Arnhem to Dessau train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Arnhem and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 3:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Dessau at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 24m • 2 changes
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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 24m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 561.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Arnhem, Netherlands and Dessau, Germany?

You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Dessau Hbf via Duisburg Hbf and Magdeburg Hbf in around 7h 16m.

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