The cheapest and fastest buses from Hamburg to Dresden
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Dresden will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 19 buses that leave Hamburg for Dresden on Mon, Dec 08, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct buses cover the 378 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest buses will take 6 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €217.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€36 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price | €413 Average price |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Hamburg to Dresden Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:17AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h53 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Live departures
Hamburg to Dresden bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Dresden buses for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 8h30 | 10:20 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h25 | 10:25 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h40 | 10:40 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h50 | 12:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h35 | 12:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h10 | 2:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h55 | 2:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 8h05 | 4:35 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h50 | 4:20 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h00 | 4:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h45 | 4:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h30 | 7:20 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h20 | 7:10 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h55 | 12:25 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h35 | 1:35 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 9h20 | 3:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 8h05 | 6:40 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h10 | 6:40 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 8h25 | 7:55 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hamburg to Dresden
Buses from Hamburg to Dresden run on average 21 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 234 miles (378 km) distance in 6h 17m.
Distance 234 miles (378 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 17m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Infobus from Hamburg to DresdenYou can travel by bus between Hamburg to Dresden with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Infobus for as low as $23 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Hamburg to Dresden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Dresden by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dresden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof), located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Zwinger Palace, a baroque masterpiece featuring art collections and extensive gardens
- Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church with a stunning dome offering panoramic city views
- Semperoper, an iconic opera house renowned for its architecture and world-class performances
- Dresden Castle, a historic residence showcasing museums and royal treasures
- Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.
- Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex housing museums and art collections
- Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome
- Semper Opera House, a renowned opera venue known for its stunning architecture and performances
- Dresden Castle, a historic residence featuring museums and the famous Green Vault
- Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River with views of the city's skyline.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Hamburg to Dresden, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- City Lines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Hamburg to Dresden
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Nordsee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 112, 120, 124 Metro: U1, U2, U3 Train: S1, S2, S3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
- Restaurant Alte Meister (0.5 km)
- Vapiano Dresden (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 66, 75 Tram: 3, 7, 8, 10 Train: S1, S2
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