Zurich to Dessau Trains

Zurich to Dessau trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Dessau takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

10h 13m

Duration

821 km

Distance

€179

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Zurich to Dessau train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Dessau at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:34 PM → 11:17 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
9:58 PM → 12:59 PM
Arrives next day
15h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:58 AM → 2:59 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:59 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 6:59 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:59 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 2:59 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:59 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 6:59 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:59 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:59 PM
9h • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 6:59 PM
8h • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:17 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 4:46 AM
Arrives next day
12h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:59 PM
9h • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 6:59 PM
8h • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:17 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 4:46 AM
Arrives next day
12h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:59 PM
9h • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 6:59 PM
8h • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:17 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 4:46 AM
Arrives next day
12h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:59 PM
9h • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 6:59 PM
8h • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:17 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes

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