Heidelberg to Dessau Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Dessau takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.

6h 58m
Duration: 526 km
Distance: €125
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

best

Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2

6h 11m

€95–416

Heidelberg to Dessau train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Heidelberg and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Dessau at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:34 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
1:43 PM → 6:59 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

12:56 AM → 7:59 AM
7h 3m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:56 AM → 8:59 AM
8h 3m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:56 AM → 8:59 AM
8h 3m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

12:56 AM → 7:59 AM
7h 3m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

1:34 AM → 8:59 AM
7h 25m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

1:34 AM → 9:59 AM
8h 25m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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