How to travel from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau

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Compare train for Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 401 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of NOK 401, while a train costs an average of NOK 401.

Distance: 84 miles (136 km)

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NOK 401

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Cheapest

NOK 290

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2h 40m

Average total duration

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2h 10m

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30m

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1h 58m

Average total duration

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau is a train with an average price of NOK 401.
The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.
Yes, you can take a train between Dresden and Dessau-Roßlau.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around NOK 401 compared to roughly NOK 290 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 111. The journey takes 2h 10m versus 1h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau

How to get from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · S2
    6:11 AM2h35
    Dresden Hbf
    8:46 AMDessau Hbf
    NOK 3171One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · S2
    6:11 AM2h35
    Dresden Hbf
    8:46 AMDessau Hbf
    NOK 3171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · S2
    6:11 AM2h35
    Dresden Hbf
    8:46 AMDessau Hbf
    NOK 3171One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn16500 · 16108
    4:15 AM2h44
    Dresden Hbf
    6:59 AMDessau Hbf
    NOK 3971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn16502 · 16110
    5:12 AM2h47
    Dresden Hbf
    7:59 AMDessau Hbf
    NOK 3971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn16504 · 16112
    6:12 AM2h47
    Dresden Hbf
    8:59 AMDessau Hbf
    NOK 3971One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau

Travel to Dessau-Roßlau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau.

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You can travel between Dresden and Dessau-Roßlau by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau is a train with an average price of NOK 401.
The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.
The distance from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau is approximately 84 miles (136 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Dessau-Roßlau as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Dessau Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dessau-Roßlau by train.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Dessau-Roßlau often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Magdeburg, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dessau-Roßlau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dessau-Roßlau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Dessau-Roßlau is sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the Bauhaus Dessau, the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm, and the Masters' Houses.

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