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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dessau is to train via Frankfurt am Main which costs €65 - €210 and takes 7h 47m.

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 €65 - €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 47m.

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 47m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m 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 37m 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 230+ hotels available in Dessau.

Basel to Dessau - 10 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Dessau by train, 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
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1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2
7h 47m
€68–203
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
8h 53m
€77–293
Drive 722.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dessaucar 722.9 km
6h 37m
€126–182
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
7h 42m
€130–341
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
8h 46m
€94–231
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
6h 9m
€69–231
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
8h 8m
€192–347
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
6h 15m
€127–271
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
7h 20m
€91–247
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain
8h 45m
€147–364

Basel to Dessau by train

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Distance: 757.3 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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 47m.

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