The average train between Dessau and Essen takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 twice a week between Dessau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:01 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Dessau is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 46m. 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 Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Dessau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.
Dessau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Dessau to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dessau and Essen is 363.5 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Essen Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf in around 5h 31m.
