4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Dresden
Cheapest price on 29 Sept
33S$
Average ticket price on 29 Sept
113S$
Fastest journey on 29 Sept
3 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 29 Sept
3 h 34 m
Trains on 29 Sept
19
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Dresden will cost around 113S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 33S$.
On Tue, 29 Sept, we found 19 trains from Hamburg to Dresden, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 378 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 34 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.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus1:39 PM5h46Hamburg Hbf7:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit33 S$1One-way1 change- FlixTrain+FlixBus9:39 AM5h46Hamburg Hbf3:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit33 S$1One-way1 change
- FlixTrain+FlixBus1:39 PM6h01Hamburg Hbf7:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)33 S$1One-way1 change
- FlixTrain+FlixBus5:39 PM6h26Hamburg Hbf12:05 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit34 S$1One-way1 change
RJ 1715:34 AM3h33Hamburg Hbf9:07 AMDresden Hbf56 S$1One-way0 changes
- RJ 1759:34 AM3h33Hamburg Hbf1:07 PMDresden Hbf127 S$1One-way0 changes
- RJ 1715:34 AM3h33Hamburg Hbf9:07 AMDresden Hbf56 S$1One-way0 changes
- RJ 38311:33 AM3h34Hamburg Hbf3:07 PMDresden Hbf127 S$1One-way0 changes
- RJ 1737:33 AM3h34Hamburg Hbf11:07 AMDresden Hbf127 S$1One-way0 changes
- RJ 3853:33 PM3h34Hamburg Hbf7:07 PMDresden Hbf146 S$1One-way0 changes
Live departures
Hamburg to Dresden train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Dresden trains for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ 173 | Delayed 5:34 AM 7:33 AMHamburg Hbf | 3h34 | 11:07 AM Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 7:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5h46 | 1:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 change | |
| ICE 91 · 18508 · IC 2175 | On time 7:48 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h40 | 12:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 91 · IC 2445 | On time 7:48 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h50 | 12:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| RJ 175 | On time 9:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h33 | 1:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 9:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5h46 | 3:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 change | |
| ICE 707 · 18512 · IC 2177 | On time 9:51 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h37 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| RJ 383 | Delayed 9:37 AM 11:33 AMHamburg Hbf | 3h34 | 1:11 PM 1:11 PMDresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1205 · IC 2441 | On time 11:51 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h47 | 4:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1205 · 18516 · IC 2179 | On time 11:51 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h37 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
| RJ 177 | On time 1:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h35 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h46 | 7:25 PM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h01 | 7:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| ICE 801 · 18520 · IC 2271 · 16527 | On time 1:51 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h43 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 803 · 18524 · IC 2273 · 16531 | On time 3:51 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h43 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
| RJ 179 | On time 5:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h34 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 5:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h26 | 12:05 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 change | |
| Tuesday, 29 September | |||||
| RJ 171 | On time 5:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h33 | 9:07 AM Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 703 · 18504 · IC 2173 | On time 5:51 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h37 | 10:28 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Hamburg to Dresden by train, coach or flight
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
29 Sept
30 Sept
01 Oct
02 Oct
03 Oct
04 Oct
05 Oct
06 Oct
07 Oct
08 Oct
09 Oct
10 Oct
11 Oct
12 Oct
13 Oct
14 Oct
15 Oct
16 Oct
17 Oct
18 Oct
19 Oct
Why should you book Hamburg to Dresden trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs metronom?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for metronom, but also compare tickets for the likes of Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain to find the best option for your trip from Hamburg to Dresden.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare metronom with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Hamburg to Dresden.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain to find the best option for your trip from Hamburg to Dresden.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Hamburg to Dresden.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Dresden
GermanyGermany
Trains from Hamburg to Dresden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 11S$ if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 378 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 378 km |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price 11S$ |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom from Hamburg to Dresden trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom trains will get you between Hamburg and Dresden from 11S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
metronom
FAQs: Hamburg to Dresden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Dresden 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 Dresden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Dresden
Most Hamburg to Dresden trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden-Neustadt. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Dresden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Hamburg station do trains to Dresden leave from?
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Hamburg 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 and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Getting to Hamburg-Harburg from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Harburg 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 and drink
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Getting to Hamburg-Altona from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Altona 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 and drink
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Which Dresden station do trains from Hamburg arrive at?
Getting to Dresden Hauptbahnhof from Dresden city centre
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Dresden Hauptbahnhof 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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
Getting to Dresden-Neustadt from Dresden city centre
Dresden-Neustadt is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden-Neustadt train station facilities and services
Dresden-Neustadt 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 and drink
Food options include: ElbUferei, Raskolnikoff, Byblos, Kantine No. 2
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Rothenburger Hof, Mezcalero, Villa Romantika.
Getting to Dresden Mitte from Dresden city centre
Dresden Mitte is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Mitte train station facilities and services
Dresden Mitte 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 and drink
Food options include: Italienisches Dörfchen, BrennNessel, Kahnaletto, Cafe Friedrichstadt
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden Mitte. ATMs are available at Dresden Mitte.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Mitte. Information desks are available at Dresden Mitte.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dresden Mitte. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dresden Mitte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dresden Mitte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Mitte.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Elbflorenz, Penck Hotel, Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt, Artis.
Most popular train connections from Hamburg
More options for your journey from Hamburg to Dresden
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Dresden and Hamburg
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
