The average train between Geneva and Dessau takes 12h 16m and the fastest train takes 10h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva 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 every 2 hours between Geneva and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Dessau at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 12h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Dessau station via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
Geneva to Dessau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Dessau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Dessau Hbf station.
Book your Geneva to Dessau train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Geneva and Dessau is 768 km. The road distance is 991 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Dessau Hbf via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 12h 21m.