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Dessau to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dessau and Essen takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 57m
Duration
443 km
Distance
€96
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Hanover

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  1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain train
  2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 19 / ...
  3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
5h 46m
€77–346

Dessau to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dessau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Dessau is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Magdeburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 443.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Dessau, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Essen Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 46m.

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