The average train between Gießen and Dessau takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen 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 3 hours between Gießen and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Dessau at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gießen to Dessau? 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 Gießen to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof station and arriving at Dessau Hbf station via Frankfurt station and Leipzig Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Gießen to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dessau Hbf station.
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The distance between Gießen and Dessau is 284.9 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Dessau Hbf via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 5m.