The average train between Basel and Dessau takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Dessau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Dessau at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Dessau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Dessau station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Basel to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dessau Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Dessau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Basel and Dessau is 582.4 km. The road distance is 758 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Dessau Hbf via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 47m.