The average train between Bielefeld and Dessau takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld 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 every 4 hours between Bielefeld and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Dessau at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Dessau station via Köthen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Bielefeld to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köthen station.
Book your Bielefeld to Dessau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Bielefeld and Dessau is 255.5 km. The road distance is 323 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köthen hourly. Tickets cost €50–230 and the journey takes 3h 9m.