Salzburg to Dessau trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Dessau takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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.

7h 18m
Duration: 654 km
Distance: €143
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

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Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...

6h 34m

€96–374

Salzburg to Dessau train times

Trains run hourly between Salzburg and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Dessau at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:47 AM → 10:59 AM
7h 12m • 4 changes
5:39 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:47 AM → 10:59 AM
7h 12m • 4 changes
5:39 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:47 AM → 10:59 AM
7h 12m • 4 changes
5:39 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:39 AM → 12:46 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
6:31 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:39 AM → 12:46 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 42m • 4 changes
8:05 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:47 AM → 10:59 AM
7h 12m • 4 changes
5:39 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

3:47 AM → 10:59 AM
7h 12m • 4 changes
5:39 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
Show more

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