There are 4 ways to get from Detmold to Dessau by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köthentrain 55
5h 2m€64–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bad Salzuflen central bus station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1338
- Take the bus from Magdeburg, ZOB to Dessau Hbfbus Re13
8h 16m€28–44Drive 280.6 km
- Drive from Detmold to Dessaucar 280.6 km
3h 29m€40–58Train via Goslar
- Take the train from Altenbeken to Kreiensentrain
- Take the train from Kreiensen to Goslar, Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Goslar to Ascherslebentrain Re
- Take the train from Aschersleben to Dessau Hbftrain Rb
7h 41m€92–219
Detmold to Dessau by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Dessau is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Detmold to Dessau is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Detmold to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Klinikum and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Lemgo, Bahnhof, Bad Salzuflen central bus station and Magdeburg, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
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 Koethen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Detmold and Dessau is 337 km. The road distance is 280.6 km.
The best way to get from Detmold to Dessau without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €60 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Detmold to Dessau, including transfers.
Detmold to Dessau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bad Salzuflen central bus station.
Detmold to Dessau train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Altenbeken station.
The best way to get from Detmold to Dessau is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Detmold, Germany and Dessau, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köthen hourly. Tickets cost €50–220 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detmold, Klinikum to Dessau Hbf via Lemgo, Bahnhof, Bad Salzuflen central bus station, and Magdeburg, ZOB in around 8h 16m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–220
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- [email protected]
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de
Train from Altenbeken to Kreiensen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- https://www.nordwestbahn.de/
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Kreiensen to Goslar, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 69 9999 3640
- [email protected]
- Website
- startgmbh.com
Train from Goslar to Aschersleben
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Schedules at
- startgmbh.com
Train from Aschersleben to Dessau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Schedules at
- startgmbh.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bad Salzuflen central bus station to Magdeburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Bus from Magdeburg, ZOB to Dessau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Detmold to Dessau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.
Detmold to Dessau train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Kreiensen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Dessau is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Detmold to Dessau.
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