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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Dessau station via Köthen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Dortmund to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köthen station.
Book your Dortmund to Dessau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Dessau is 331.5 km. The road distance is 420 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Köthen hourly. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 4h 13m.