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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Dessau is to train via Halle (Saale) which costs €25 - €90 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Dessau is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €110 - €260.

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 Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Dessau?

The distance between Stuttgart and Dessau is 615 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 5h 33m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Dessau train arrive?

Stuttgart to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Dessau?

There are 232+ hotels available in Dessau.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Stuttgart to Dessau by train, 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 Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
5h 33m
€60–192
Train via Halle (Saale)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Halletrain FlixTrain FLX10
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S8
6h 20m
€25–89
Drive 489.3 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Dessaucar 489.3 km
4h 53m
€69–99
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane STR - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
6h 40m
€205–288
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain
5h 7m
€94–278
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
4h 45m
€112–260
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
5h 47m
€106–330
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain
6h 20m
€166–441

Stuttgart to Dessau by train

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 615.2 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Dessau Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 33m.

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