The train between Dessau and Essen takes 5h 12m. 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 twice daily between Dessau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dessau is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Magdeburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 12m. 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 5h 12m.
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 443 km.
You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Essen Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 43m.
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