The average train between Hamburg and Dessau takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Dessau at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Dessau station via Bitterfeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Hamburg to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bitterfeld station.
Book your Hamburg to Dessau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hamburg and Dessau is 243.5 km. The road distance is 445 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Bitterfeld hourly. Tickets cost €75–330 and the journey takes 2h 53m.