The average train between Dessau and Dortmund takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Dessau to Dortmund. 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 3 hours between Dessau and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Dessau is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 4:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Dessau Hbf station and arriving at Dortmund Hbf station via Magdeburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Dessau to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.
Dessau to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
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The distance between Dessau and Dortmund is 331.5 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Dortmund Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf in around 4h 44m.