Dessau to Karlsruhe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dessau and Karlsruhe takes 6h 34m 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 34m
Duration: 568 km
Distance: €123
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 14m

€92–232

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 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:59 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day
10h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:06 AM → 10:04 AM
5h 58m • 3 changes
6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 3:23 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:06 AM → 10:04 AM
5h 58m • 3 changes
6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 12:06 PM
6h • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 3:23 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
11:01 AM → 5:23 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
11:01 AM → 5:23 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
11:01 AM → 5:23 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
11:01 AM → 5:23 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dessau to Karlsruhe? 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.