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Trip Summary
You can pick from 24 daily train trips between Salem and Dessau. The average train journey from Salem to Dessau takes 10 hours and 23 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 7 hours and 4 minutes.
Distance | 311 mi (500 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 4m |
Lowest price | £49.87 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Salem to Dessau?
2 train services operate from Salem to Dessau. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 22 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 22 | 10h 5m | £92.95 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 13h 48m | £120.27 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Salem to Dessau start from £119, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Dessau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Salem leaves from Train Station . And in Dessau trains arrive at Dessau Hbf .
From Salem to Dessau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 13 hours and 48 minutes. If you are looking to get to Dessau faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 4 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Dessau.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Salem and Dessau is approximately 311 miles, or 500 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 23 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 4 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Salem to Dessau on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Salem at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 24 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Dessau to Salem.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Salem?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Salem.
All train stations in Salem:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Dessau?
Main arrival station: Dessau Train Station
Dessau has one train station.
Train stations in Dessau:
Dessau Train Station
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