There are 4 ways to get from Bielefeld to Dessau by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 19 / ...
- Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain Re13 / ...
3h 52m€53–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Hannover Hbfbus
- Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N67 / ...
- Take the bus from Magdeburg Hbf to Dessau Hbfbus
6h 26m€33–46Drive 313.5 km
- Drive from Bielefeld to Dessaucar 313.5 km
2h 57m€46–66Train via Braunschweig
- Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
- Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain
- Take the train from Magdeburg-Neustadt to Dessau Hbftrain
4h 41m€48–77
Bielefeld to Dessau by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Dessau is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Dessau is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Hanover central bus station and Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Bielefeld and Dessau is 312 km. The road distance is 313.5 km.
The best way to get from Bielefeld to Dessau without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Bielefeld to Dessau, including transfers.
Bielefeld to Dessau bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.
Bielefeld to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bielefeld to Dessau is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Bielefeld, Germany and Dessau, Germany?
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dessau Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Dessau Hbf via Hannover Hbf, Hanover central bus station, and Magdeburg Hbf in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dessau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- East West Eurolines
Bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- East West Eurolines
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Booking & Getting There
Bielefeld to Dessau bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Dessau is 314 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Bielefeld to Dessau.
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