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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
4 h 19 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Hamburg will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 5 trains that leave Dresden for Hamburg on Mon, Jun 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 378 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 19 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 4 h 41 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.
IC 2176 · ICE 508
IC 2174 · ICE 506
RJ 384
IC 2178 · ICE 600
S1 · IC 2270 · ICE 602
RJ 384
IC 2178 · ICE 600
IC 2176 · ICE 508
IC 2174 · ICE 506
S1 · IC 2270 · ICE 602Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 44m. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $296.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $494 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Hamburg:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Hamburg costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $450 (€362) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Hamburg costing on average $494 (€397).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
The journey is about 1h 7m faster (4h 19m by train vs 5h 26m by car) and roughly $24 (€19) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($60 (€49) vs $84 (€68)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Snälltåget, ÖBB | Railjet.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Hamburg trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h18 | 10:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h03 | 10:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2174 · ICE 506 | Delayed 3:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h36 | 6:16 PM 6:16 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2172 · ICE 504 | Delayed 5:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h36 | 8:16 PM 8:16 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2172 · ICE 504 | Delayed 5:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h36 | 8:16 PM 8:16 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 386 | Delayed 6:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 3h49 | 9:11 PM 9:11 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 386 | On time 6:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h18 | 11:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2448 · S1 · ICE 900 | On time 7:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 5h40 | 1:02 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
16534 · ICE 1500 · ICE 1706 | On time 9:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 9h59 | 7:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
16536 · S5 · 16342 · 16920 | On time 10:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 8h59 | 7:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJ 384 | On time 8:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h19 | 1:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · IC 2270 · ICE 602 | On time 9:30 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h41 | 2:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2178 · ICE 600 | On time 11:35 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h36 | 4:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2176 · ICE 508 | On time 1:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h36 | 6:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Dresden to Hamburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 234 miles (378 km) distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 234 miles (378 km) |
Average train duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 77 days |
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