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

The cheapest way to get from Weimar to Dessau is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Weimar to Dessau is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Weimar and Dessau?

No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Weimar and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Koethen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Weimar to Dessau?

The distance between Weimar and Dessau is 144 km. The road distance is 144.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Weimar to Dessau without a car is to train via Koethen which takes 2h 32m and costs €25 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Weimar to Dessau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Dessau train from?

Weimar to Dessau train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, depart from Weimar station.

Where does the Weimar to Dessau train arrive?

Weimar to Dessau train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Weimar to Dessau?

Yes, the driving distance between Weimar to Dessau is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Weimar to Dessau.

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

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Where can I stay near Dessau?

There are 230+ hotels available in Dessau.

Weimar to Dessau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Weimar to Dessau by train, bus, 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.

Train via Koethen
best
1. Take the train from Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
2h 32m
€26–46
Drive 144.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Weimar to Dessaucar 144.3 km
1h 45m
€21–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Weimar central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus N3214
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
3h 8m
€23–43
Train
1. Take the train from Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S8
2h 53m
€29–44
Train #2
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Bitterfeldtrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Bitterfeld to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
3h
€40–91

Weimar to Dessau by train

131Weekly Trains

2h 32mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.7 km
Duration: 2h 32m

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

Abellio GmbH operates a train from Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 3m. ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH also services this route hourly.

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