The average train between Vienna and Dessau takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 3 hours between Vienna and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Dessau at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Dessau station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Vienna to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Vienna to Dessau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Vienna and Dessau is 499.7 km. The road distance is 844 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Dessau Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Halle(Saale)Hbf, and Bitterfeld in around 7h 40m.