Dessau to Heidelberg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dessau and Heidelberg takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dessau to Heidelberg. 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 56m
Duration: 526 km
Distance: €130
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain S2
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

6h 2m

€77–191

Dessau to Heidelberg train times

Trains run hourly between Dessau and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Dessau is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

11:01 AM → 4:48 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
12:06 PM → 5:48 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
1:01 PM → 6:48 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
2:06 PM → 7:48 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:48 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:06 AM → 10:48 AM
6h 42m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:06 AM → 10:48 AM
6h 42m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:48 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:48 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:48 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dessau to Heidelberg? 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.