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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Dessau is to fly and train which costs €60 - €260 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Dessau is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs €60 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Dessau?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Halle(Saale)Hbf and Bitterfeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Dessau?

The distance between Bucharest and Dessau is 1364 km. The road distance is 1645.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Dessau without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 19h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Bucharest to Dessau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Dessau train from?

Bucharest to Dessau train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Dessau?

Dessau is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:42 AM in Bucharest and 7:42 AM in Dessau.

Where does the Bucharest to Dessau train arrive?

Bucharest to Dessau train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Dessau?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Dessau is 1645 km. It takes approximately 15h 55m to drive from Bucharest to Dessau.

Where can I stay near Dessau?

There are 260+ hotels available in Dessau.

Bucharest to Dessau - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Dessau by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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

Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane OTP - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
7h 47m
€143–324
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane OTP - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
7h 15m
€64–253
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
19h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
27h 56m
€246–641
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2
26h 36m
€243–618
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane OTP - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain
10h 9m
€175–488
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig central train stationbus N67 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2
21h 34m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Leipzig central train stationbus 1926
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
29h 57m
€134–242
Drive 1,645.4 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Dessaucar 1,645.4 km
15h 55m
€238–344

Bucharest to Dessau by train

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27h 56mAverage Duration

€246Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,364 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Dessau, Germany?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Dessau Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Halle(Saale)Hbf, and Bitterfeld in around 27h 56m.

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