Dessau to Karlsruhe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dessau and Karlsruhe takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Dessau to Karlsruhe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 8m
Duration: 568 km
Distance: €120
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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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 Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

6h 11m

€92–246

Dessau to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run hourly between Dessau and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Dessau is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 53m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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