What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Dessau?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dessau is to bus and train which costs €55 - €130 and takes 11h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Dessau?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Dessau is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Dessau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Dessau?

The distance between Basel and Dessau is 757 km. The road distance is 722.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Dessau without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Dessau without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 45m and costs €70 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Dessau?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Basel to Dessau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dessau train from?

Basel to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Where does the Basel to Dessau train arrive?

Basel to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Dessau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Dessau is 723 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Basel to Dessau.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Dessau?

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Where can I stay near Dessau?

There are 232+ hotels available in Dessau.

Basel to Dessau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Dessau by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau HbfS2
7h 45m
€74–218
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus station
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leipzig central train stationN86 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau HbfS2
11h 37m
€55–127
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to BitterfeldNj
9h 26m
€68–293
Drive 722.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dessau722.9 km
6h 34m
€124–179
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bitterfeld12N
9h 26m
€93–244
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbf
7h 41m
€105–321
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
6h 9m
€71–231
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)ZRH - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbf
8h 22m
€191–357
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbf
6h 14m
€127–277
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
7h 20m
€87–257
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbf
7h 53m
€170–458

Basel to Dessau by train

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7h 45mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 757.3 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Dessau, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Dessau Hbf via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 45m.

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