Dessau to Essen Trains

Dessau to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dessau and Essen takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Dessau to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 49m
Duration: 444 km
Distance: €80
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re13 / ...
Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...

5h 21m

€40–198

Dessau to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dessau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Dessau is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:01 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
3:01 PM → 7:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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