There are 3 ways to get from Erfurt to Dessau by train 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 Erfurt Hbf to Bitterfeldtrain 28 / ...
- Take the train from Bitterfeld to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
1h 43m€30–62Drive 163 km
cheapest- Drive from Erfurt to Dessaucar 163 km
1h 52m€24–35Train via Bad Kösen
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Bad Koesentrain Rb / ...
- Take the train from Bad Koesen to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Rb / ...
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S8
3h 26m€29–40
Erfurt to Dessau by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Dessau is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Dessau is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €29 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Bitterfeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Erfurt and Dessau is 175 km. The road distance is 163 km.
The best way to get from Erfurt to Dessau without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €29 - €65.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Erfurt to Dessau, including transfers.
Erfurt to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bitterfeld station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Dessau is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Erfurt to Dessau.
Book your Erfurt to Dessau train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Dessau, Germany?
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Dessau Hbf via Bitterfeld in around 1h 43m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Bitterfeld
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bitterfeld to Dessau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 277+ hotels available in Dessau.





