Salzburg to Dessau trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Dessau takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. 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 8m
Duration: 654 km
Distance: €138
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

€97–339

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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:00 PM → 8:59 AM
Arrives next day
11h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 54m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 13m • 4 changes
8:00 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 12:46 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
6:31 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:05 AM → 12:46 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
9:05 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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 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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