The average train between Budapest and Dessau takes 13h 45m and the fastest train takes 11h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 3 times a day between Budapest and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Dessau at 2:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 13h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Dessau station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
Budapest to Dessau train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Dessau train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Budapest to Dessau train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Dessau is 686.5 km. The road distance is 1,088 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Dessau Hbf via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Halle(Saale)Hbf, and Bitterfeld in around 11h 5m.