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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Dessau is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Dessau is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Dessau?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart Hbf and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Karlsruhe Hbf, Halle(Saale)Hbf and Baalberge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Dessau?

The distance between Stuttgart and Dessau is 642 km. The road distance is 489.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Dessau without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €120 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Stuttgart to Dessau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Dessau train from?

Stuttgart to Dessau train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Stuttgart Hbf station.

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Dessau?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Dessau is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Dessau train arrive?

Stuttgart to Dessau train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Dessau?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Dessau is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Stuttgart to Dessau.

Where can I stay near Dessau?

There are 246+ hotels available in Dessau.

Stuttgart to Dessau - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Stuttgart to Dessau by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Ice
8h 34m
€120–261
Drive 489.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Dessaucar 489.3 km
4h 53m
€69–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Nürnbergbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Hallebus N34
11h 48m
Fly, bus, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane STR - LEJ
2. Take the bus from Leipzig Halle Airport to Magdeburg central bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Guestentrain
4. Take the train from Guesten to Dessau Hbftrain
9h 20m
€217–400
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Guestentrain Re
4. Take the train from Guesten to Dessau Hbftrain Rb
9h 39m
€96–190
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Dessaucar
5h 34m
€144–184

Stuttgart to Dessau by train

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8h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 641.5 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Dessau Hbf via Karlsruhe Hbf, Halle(Saale)Hbf, and Baalberge in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuttgart to Dessau Hbf via Nuremberg central bus station, Halle, Halle(Saale)Hbf, and Baalberge in around 11h 48m.

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