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The average train between Dessau and Essen takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. 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 every 3 hours between Dessau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Dessau is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 47m. 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 Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Magdeburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
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 Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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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 21m.
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