The average train between Mainz and Dessau takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 hourly between Mainz and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Dessau at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Dessau station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Mainz to Dessau train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Dessau train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Dessau Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Dessau train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Mainz and Dessau is 346.1 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Dessau Hbf via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 42m.