The average train between Arnhem and Dessau takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Arnhem and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Dessau at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Arnhem station and arriving at Dessau station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Arnhem to Dessau train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Dessau train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Dessau Hbf station.
Book your Arnhem to Dessau train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Arnhem and Dessau is 434.7 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Dessau Hbf via Duisburg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Magdeburg Hbf in around 7h 8m.