The average train between Nuremberg and Dessau takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Dessau at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Halle(Saale)Hbf and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Dessau station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Nuremberg to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Dessau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Nuremberg and Dessau is 277.6 km. The road distance is 337 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–130 and the journey takes 1h 37m.