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

The cheapest way to get from Dessau to Mainz is to train and bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dessau to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €100 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Dessau and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Dessau Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Dessau to Mainz?

The distance between Dessau and Mainz is 469 km. The road distance is 430.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Dessau to Mainz without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 5h 32m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Dessau to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dessau to Mainz train from?

Dessau to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.

Where does the Dessau to Mainz train arrive?

Dessau to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dessau to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Dessau to Mainz is 430 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Dessau to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Mainz.

Dessau to Mainz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dessau to Mainz 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 via Leipzig
best
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain S2 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
5h 32m
€51–133
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain S2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Mainz central train stationbus N13
7h 37m
€35–73
Drive 430.4 km
1. Drive from Dessau to Mainzcar 430.4 km
4h 26m
€62–89
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Messetrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3h 52m
€105–179
Train
1. Take the train from Bitterfeld to Frankfurttrain 12N
8h 12m
€80–166
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
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 Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
4h 42m
€94–270
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly
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 Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
5h 28m
€169–361
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
5h 47m
€123–241

Dessau to Mainz by train

135Weekly Trains

5h 32mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 468.8 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 32m.

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