There are 4 ways to get from Detmold to Dessau by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain Re13 / ...
5h 15m€59–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bad Oeynhausen to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N367
- Take the bus from Magdeburg Hbf to Dessau Hbfbus Re13
9h 15m€38–64Drive 278.7 km
- Drive from Detmold to Dessaucar 278.7 km
3h 31m€41–60Train via Hildesheim
- Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Weddel(Braunschw)train Re
- Take the train from Weddel, Bahnhof to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain
- Take the train from Magdeburg-Neustadt to Dessau Hbftrain
6h 52m€70–236
Detmold to Dessau by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Dessau is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Detmold to Dessau is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Detmold to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Löhne, Remarqueplatz/Bhf and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Bad Oeynhausen and Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB and Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Detmold and Dessau is 326 km. The road distance is 278.7 km.
The best way to get from Detmold to Dessau without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Detmold to Dessau, including transfers.
Detmold to Dessau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bad Oeynhausen station.
Detmold to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
The best way to get from Detmold to Dessau is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Detmold, Germany and Dessau, Germany?
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Dessau Hbf via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB and Magdeburg Hbf in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Dessau Hbf via Herford, Loehne(Westf), Löhne, Remarqueplatz/Bhf, Bad Oeynhausen, and Magdeburg Hbf in around 9h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- 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)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bad Oeynhausen to Magdeburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Detmold to Dessau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.
Detmold to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Dessau is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Detmold to Dessau.
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