Heidelberg to Dessau Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Dessau takes 6h 9m 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.

6h 9m
Duration: 518 km
Distance: €94
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2

6h 5m

€76–179

Heidelberg to Dessau train times

Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 2:25 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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:46 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
11:26 AM → 5:53 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:21 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 38m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 5m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:25 AM → 9:59 AM
7h 34m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 5m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:25 AM → 9:59 AM
7h 34m • 2 changes
5:26 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 27m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:21 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 38m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 5m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:21 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 38m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 5m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:21 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 38m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 5m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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