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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Dessau is to bus and train which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Dessau is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Dessau?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Vienna to Dessau?

The distance between Vienna and Dessau is 876 km. The road distance is 597.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Dessau without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €65 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Vienna to Dessau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Dessau train from?

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

Where does the Vienna to Dessau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Dessau?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Dessau is 597 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Vienna to Dessau.

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

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Where can I stay near Dessau?

There are 39+ hotels available in Dessau.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Dessau 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 Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
7h 44m
€68–237
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig Hbf Ostseitebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3657 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
9h 13m
€36–62
Drive 597.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Dessaucar 597.2 km
6h 17m
€96–139
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
4h 59m
€111–332
Bus, train via Stephansplatz
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig central train stationbus N66 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
10h 6m
€44–110
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
5h 59m
€87–272
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane VIE - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain
7h 51m
€124–349
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain
8h 52m
€135–365

Vienna to Dessau by train

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7h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 876.4 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Dessau, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Dessau Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 44m.

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