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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
$73
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
414 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich 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 Munich to Dessau-Roßlau will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
It's difficult to get from Munich to Dessau-Roßlau without transferring at least once.
ICE 1602 · S8
ICE 1100 · S8 · S2
ICE 508 · 16124
ICE 1600 · S8
ICE 600 · 16120
ICE 1600 · S8
ICE 1602 · S8
ICE 508 · 16124
ICE 600 · 16120
ICE 1100 · S8 · S2Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Dessau-Roßlau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$119 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Dessau-Roßlau:
A train is $95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Dessau-Roßlau costing on average $214.
Other travel options to Dessau-Roßlau take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
You'll arrive about 58m sooner (3h 59m by train vs 4h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $119 compared to roughly $86 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 Munich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1602 · S8 | On time 8:21 AM Munich Hbf | 3h55 | 12:16 PM Dessau Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 600 · 16120 | On time 8:39 AM Munich Hbf | 4h20 | 12:59 PM Dessau Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1100 · S8 · S2 | On time 9:19 AM Munich Hbf | 4h34 | 1:53 PM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1600 · S8 | On time 10:22 AM Munich Hbf | 3h54 | 2:16 PM Dessau Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 508 · 16124 | On time 10:39 AM Munich Hbf | 4h20 | 2:59 PM Dessau Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Munich to Dessau-Roßlau run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:26, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 257 miles (414 km) distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 257 miles (414 km) |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 2:26 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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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 Munich 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 Munich to Dessau-Roßlau trains use the München Hbf to Dessau Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Dessau Süd. Use this guide to compare Munich and Dessau-Roßlau train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München 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: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
München Ost is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Ost 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: Haidhauser Augustiner, Burger King, Tassilogarten, Mitani
Wi-Fi is available at München Ost. ATMs are available at München Ost.
Ticket office support is available at München Ost. Information desks are available at München Ost.
Luggage storage is available at München Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Ost.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Munich City, MOMA1890, Mk Hotel, Hotel Pension Christl.
München-Pasing is 8 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München-Pasing 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: Burger King, McDonald's, Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans, Orexi Taverna
Wi-Fi is available at München-Pasing. ATMs are available at München-Pasing.
Ticket office support is available at München-Pasing. Information desks are available at München-Pasing.
Luggage storage is available at München-Pasing. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München-Pasing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München-Pasing: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München-Pasing.
Nearby hotels include Guenstigwohnen24.de, Jagdschloss Residenz, Hotel Miano.
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.
Roßlau(Elbe) is 5 km from Dessau-Roßlau city centre. Public transport options include:
Roßlau(Elbe) 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 "Zur Biethe", Subway, Orig. - Thüringer Rostbratwurst, Magdeburger Hof
Wi-Fi is available at Roßlau(Elbe). ATMs are available at Roßlau(Elbe).
Ticket office support is available at Roßlau(Elbe). Information desks are available at Roßlau(Elbe).
Luggage storage is available at Roßlau(Elbe). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roßlau(Elbe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roßlau(Elbe): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roßlau(Elbe).
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