The average train between Munich and Dessau takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 5 times a day between Munich and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Dessau at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Dessau station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Munich to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dessau Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Dessau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Munich and Dessau is 414.3 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Dessau Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 28m.