The average train between Bayreuth and Dessau takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Bayreuth 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 Bayreuth and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Dessau at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bayreuth 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 Bayreuth to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth station and arriving at Dessau station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Bayreuth to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.
Bayreuth to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Bayreuth to Dessau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bayreuth and Dessau is 215.4 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Dessau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, Halle(Saale)Hbf, and Bitterfeld in around 4h 23m.