What is the cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Dessau?

The cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Dessau is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Dessau?

The fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Dessau is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Hildesheim and Dessau?

No, there is no direct bus from Hildesheim station to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim central bus station and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Magdeburg, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Hildesheim and Dessau?

No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim Hbf and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Dessau?

The distance between Hildesheim and Dessau is 185 km. The road distance is 190.2 km.

How do I travel from Hildesheim to Dessau without a car?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Dessau without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Hildesheim to Dessau?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Hildesheim to Dessau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Dessau bus from?

Hildesheim to Dessau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hildesheim central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Dessau train from?

Hildesheim to Dessau train services, operated by metronom, depart from Hildesheim Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hildesheim to Dessau?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Dessau is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Hildesheim to Dessau bus arrive?

Hildesheim to Dessau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.

Where does the Hildesheim to Dessau train arrive?

Hildesheim to Dessau train services, operated by metronom, arrive at Braunschweig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hildesheim to Dessau?

Yes, the driving distance between Hildesheim to Dessau is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Hildesheim to Dessau.

How do I get a train ticket from Hildesheim to Dessau?

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Hildesheim to Dessau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hildesheim to Dessau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Braunschweig Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Dessau Hbftrain 55 / ...
2h 53m
€33–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N881
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg, ZOB to Dessau Hbfbus Re13
5h 2m
€20–30
Drive 190.2 km
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Dessaucar 190.2 km
2h 13m
€28–40
Train via Magdeburg
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Braunschweig Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain
3h 5m
€33–152
Train via Aschersleben
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Ost to Goslartrain Re
2. Take the train from Goslar to Ascherslebentrain Re
3. Take the train from Aschersleben to Dessau Hbftrain Rb
4h 13m
€57–133

Hildesheim to Dessau by train

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Distance: 184.9 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Hildesheim, Germany and Dessau, Germany?

You can take a train from Hildesheim Hbf to Dessau Hbf via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Dessau Hbf via Magdeburg, ZOB in around 5h 2m.

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