The average train between Heidelberg and Dessau takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Dessau at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Dessau station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Heidelberg to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dessau Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Dessau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Dessau is 368.6 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Dessau Hbf via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 5m.