The average train between Rotterdam and Dessau takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Dessau at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Dessau station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Rotterdam to Dessau train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Dessau train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Dessau Hbf station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Dessau is 532.9 km. The road distance is 617 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dessau Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, Hannover Hbf, and Magdeburg Hbf in around 9h 12m.