The average train between Potsdam and Dessau takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam 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 Potsdam and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Dessau at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhf and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Dessau station via Dessau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Potsdam to Dessau train services, operated by Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH, depart from Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhf station.
Potsdam to Dessau train services, operated by Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH, arrive at Dessau Hbf station.
The distance between Potsdam and Dessau is 83.8 km. The road distance is 94 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhf to Dessau Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 1h 9m.