The average train between Dessau and Kiel takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Dessau to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Dessau and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dessau is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bitterfeld and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 42m • 2 changes


5h 42m • 2 changes
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10h 50m • 2 changes


4h 54m • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Dessau station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Dessau to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bitterfeld station.
Dessau to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Dessau to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dessau and Kiel is 309.9 km. The road distance is 553 km.
You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Bitterfeld and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 35m.