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

The cheapest way to get from Dessau to Essen is to train and bus via Magdeburg which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dessau to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Dessau and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dessau Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Dessau to Essen?

The distance between Dessau and Essen is 444 km. The road distance is 444.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dessau to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Dessau to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dessau to Essen train from?

Dessau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dessau Hbf station.

Where does the Dessau to Essen train arrive?

Dessau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dessau to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dessau to Essen is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Dessau to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Dessau to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dessau to Essen by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55
4h 40m
€77–180
Train, bus via Magdeburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain Re13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N3217
7h 28m
€38–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
5h 55m
Drive 444.2 km
1. Drive from Dessau to Essencar 444.2 km
4h 9m
€64–92
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Messetrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
5h 49m
€172–361
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 44m
€94–290
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 35m
€120–408
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Messetrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 29m
€139–441
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 8m
€98–291

Dessau to Essen by train

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 443.8 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Dessau, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dessau Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–170 and the journey takes 4h 12m.

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