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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Dessau is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 17h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Dessau is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Dessau?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Nuremberg central bus station and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Dessau?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Bern, Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Geneva to Dessau?

The distance between Geneva and Dessau is 796 km. The road distance is 927.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Dessau without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 3m and costs €130 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Geneva to Dessau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Dessau bus from?

Geneva to Dessau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Dessau train from?

Geneva to Dessau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Dessau?

The best way to get from Geneva to Dessau is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 3m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 17h 14m.

Where does the Geneva to Dessau bus arrive?

Geneva to Dessau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Geneva to Dessau train arrive?

Geneva to Dessau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Dessau?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Dessau is 928 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Geneva to Dessau.

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

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Where can I stay near Dessau?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva 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 Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane GVA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
4h 48m
€130–365
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Nuremberg central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Hallebus N34
3. Take the bus from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dessau Hbfbus S8
17h 14m
€64–140
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
5. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2
12h 3m
€131–298
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain S2
14h 4m
€135–395
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GVA - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
4h 10m
€70–245
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane GVA - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain
6h 4m
€162–459
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2
13h 55m
€300–547
Drive 927.8 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Dessaucar 927.8 km
9h 28m
€160–230

Geneva to Dessau by train

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12h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 796.2 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Dessau Hbf via Bern, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Dessau Hbf via Nuremberg central bus station, Halle, and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 17h 14m.

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