Karlsruhe to Dessau Trains

Karlsruhe to Dessau trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Dessau takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 38m
Duration: 540 km
Distance: €111
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S8

5h 54m

€94–227

Karlsruhe to Dessau train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Dessau at 4:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:59 PM → 4:46 AM
Arrives next day
8h 47m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:59 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 4:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 6:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:59 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 4:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 6:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:59 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
6h 23m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:59 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
6h 23m • 1 change
7:59 PM → 4:46 AM
Arrives next day
8h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:59 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 4:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 6:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:59 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 4:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 6:16 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
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