The average train between Dessau and Essen takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Dessau to Essen. 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 Dessau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dessau is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dessau station and arriving at Essen station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Dessau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dessau Hbf station.
Dessau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Dessau to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Dessau and Essen is 363.5 km. The road distance is 444 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dessau Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–210 and the journey takes 4h 7m.