The average train between Dessau and Zurich takes 10h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Dessau to Zurich. 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 5 times a day between Dessau and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dessau is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Zurich at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Dessau station and arriving at Zurich station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
Dessau to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.
Dessau to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Dessau to Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dessau and Zurich is 563.9 km. The road distance is 850 km.
You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Zürich HB via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 9h 43m.