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Bauhaus Museum Dessau
Leading Bauhaus museum with original objects, design history, and changing exhibitions on one of the 20th century’s most influential schools.
Cheapest price
€64
Average price
€64
Fastest journey
3 h 33 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bielefeld to Dessau-Roßlau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bielefeld to Dessau-Roßlau will cost around €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €64.
It's difficult to get from Bielefeld to Dessau-Roßlau without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Dessau-Roßlau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€56 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (3h 30m by train vs 3h 57m by car). Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €47 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bielefeld to Dessau-Roßlau trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:35 AM Bielefeld | 3h33 | 5:08 AM Dessau-Roßlau | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Bielefeld | 3h41 | 11:01 AM Dessau-Roßlau | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:20 AM Bielefeld | 3h41 | 1:01 PM Dessau-Roßlau | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Bielefeld | 3h41 | 3:01 PM Dessau-Roßlau | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Bielefeld | 3h41 | 5:01 PM Dessau-Roßlau | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Bielefeld | 3h41 | 7:01 PM Dessau-Roßlau | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Bielefeld | 3h41 | 9:01 PM Dessau-Roßlau | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:19 PM Bielefeld | 3h39 | 10:58 PM Dessau-Roßlau | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bielefeld to Dessau-Roßlau run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 13:01. The fastest train covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 8:00 AM |
Last train 1:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Discover the best of Dessau-Roßlau — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dessau-Roßlau trip today.
Leading Bauhaus museum with original objects, design history, and changing exhibitions on one of the 20th century’s most influential schools.
Museum in the former school building presenting architecture, interiors, and Bauhaus history at the place where it actually happened.
Art museum in a landscaped palace showing paintings and graphic works, especially valuable for its setting in the Garden Realm.
Vast English-style park in the UNESCO Garden Realm, ideal for walks among lakes, bridges, and classicist landscape design.
Wooded UNESCO landscape park with winding paths and quiet scenery, ideal for a less crowded Garden Realm experience.
Former workers’ housing estate by Walter Gropius, notable for urban design and everyday Bauhaus architecture beyond the famous icons.
Bockwurst is a classic Saxony-Anhalt sausage, usually served hot with mustard and bread. It is a familiar regional snack in pubs, markets, and beer gardens.
Sülze is chilled jellied pork with vinegar, onions, and pickles. It is a traditional eastern German tavern dish, often served with fried potatoes.
Harzer Käse is a pungent low-fat sour milk cheese from the Harz region nearby. It is a local beer snack often eaten with onions and bread.
Established restaurant in the Bauhaus city center area serving modern German and seasonal cuisine in an elegant setting.
Traditional German brewery-style venue known for hearty regional dishes and beer in a relaxed historic atmosphere.
Well-known casual venue for regional Saxony-Anhalt fare, steaks, and classic German comfort food in a friendly atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, meals, and local transit are usually cheaper than in Berlin or Munich, making Dessau-Roßlau good value for city breaks.
Service is usually included. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafes if service was good.
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Dessau Hbf -> Dessau Markt, Dessau-Roßlau
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bielefeld to Dessau-Roßlau by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dessau-Roßlau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bielefeld to Dessau-Roßlau trains use the Bielefeld Hbf to Dessau Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Dessau Süd. Use this guide to compare Bielefeld and Dessau-Roßlau train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bielefeld Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Mexims, Entrada, Lokma
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld Hbf. ATMs are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Information desks are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Wali, Altstadt Hotel Bielefeld, Hotel Stadt Bremen, Bielefelder Hof.
Bielefeld Ost is 2 km from Bielefeld city centre. Public transport options include:
Bielefeld Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Almani, Christos, Ravensberger Grillimbiss, Lana Thai
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld Ost. ATMs are available at Bielefeld Ost.
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld Ost. Information desks are available at Bielefeld Ost.
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bielefeld Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bielefeld Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld Ost.
Dessau Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Erstes Dessauer Kartoffelhaus, Ristorante Castello, Athos, Asado
Wi-Fi is available at Dessau Hbf. ATMs are available at Dessau Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Dessau Hbf. Information desks are available at Dessau Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Dessau Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dessau Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dessau Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dessau Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Fürst Leopold Hotel.
Dessau Süd is 4 km from Dessau-Roßlau city centre. Public transport options include:
Dessau Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Gaststätte Obstmustergarten, Hellas, Steiner's Wirtshaus & Eventlocation, Alanya Döner-Pizza-Pasta
Wi-Fi is available at Dessau Süd. ATMs are available at Dessau Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Dessau Süd. Information desks are available at Dessau Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Dessau Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dessau Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dessau Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dessau Süd.
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