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Trip Overview

The train between Dortmund and Dessau takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Dessau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 28m
Duration
420 km
Distance
€80
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Dortmund to Dessau train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dortmund and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:28 PM which arrives into Dessau at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 28m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 420.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Dessau, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Köthen hourly. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 4h 13m.

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