How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau

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Compare train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $119 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $119, while a flight costs an average of $366.

Distance: 195 miles (314 km)

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$366

Average price

$119

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$73

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3h 29m

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1h 29m

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4h 27m

Average total duration

3h 57m

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30m

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4h 32m

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0.9 - 1.9kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau is a train with an average price of $119 (€97).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau:

A train is $248 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau costing on average $366 (€300).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Dessau-Roßlau take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Dessau-Roßlau including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 3m sooner (1h 29m by flight vs 4h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $366 (€300) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau by train, bus or flight.

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train

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 932 · S8 · S2
    9:02 AM3h44
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:46 PMDessau Hbf
    $1411One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 932 · S8 · S2
    9:02 AM3h44
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:46 PMDessau Hbf
    $1411One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH152
    8:50 AM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $1511One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 527 · ICE 932 · S8 · S2
    8:41 AM4h05
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:46 PMDessau Hbf
    $1451One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 694 · 16118
    8:15 AM3h44
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:59 AMDessau Hbf
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 692 · 16122
    10:15 AM3h44
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    1:59 PMDessau Hbf
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH156
    5:00 PM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $2061One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH172
    6:45 AM1h10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    7:55 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $2201One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH158
    10:15 PM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $2371One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau.

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There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Dessau-Roßlau including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau is a train with an average price of $119 (€97).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau:

A train is $248 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau costing on average $366 (€300).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Dessau-Roßlau take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 27m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau is approximately 195 miles (314 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 19 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Dessau Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main 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.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Dessau-Roßlau by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau:
  • 16 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dessau-Roßlau often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Magdeburg, Prague, 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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