The average train between Gothenburg and Dessau takes 15h 51m and the fastest train takes 14h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Gothenburg 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 3 times a day between Gothenburg and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gothenburg is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Dessau at 1:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 15h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gothenburg to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Gothenburg station and arriving at Dessau station via Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
Gothenburg to Dessau train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Göteborg Centralstation.
Gothenburg to Dessau train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Bitterfeld station.
Book your Gothenburg to Dessau train tickets online with Öresundståg, Danish Railways (DSB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gothenburg and Dessau is 652.8 km. The road distance is 1,281 km.
You can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Dessau Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, Hamburg Hbf, and Bitterfeld in around 13h 8m.