Karlsruhe to Dessau Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Dessau takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours 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 17m
Duration: 568 km
Distance: €107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2

6h 10m

€83–183

Karlsruhe to Dessau train times

Trains run hourly between Karlsruhe and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Dessau at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:59 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day
12h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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.