The average train between Dessau and Salzburg takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Dessau to Salzburg. 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 hourly between Dessau and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dessau is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bitterfeld and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dessau to Salzburg? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Halle(Saale)Hbf station and arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Dessau to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Dessau to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Dessau and Salzburg is 452.8 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Bitterfeld, Halle(Saale)Hbf, and München Hbf in around 6h 33m.