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Travel Information from Dresden to Hamburg

Distance234 miles (377 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$20 - $20
Cheapest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 4 h 16 min
Fastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 4 h 16 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 234 miles (377 km) by train or bus from Dresden to Hamburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dresden to Hamburg.

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from Dresden to Hamburg

How to get from Dresden to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dresden to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:30AM7h15
Dresden, Bf Neustadt
03:45PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$341One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:30AM7h45
Dresden, Bf Neustadt
07:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$311One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH211 · LH16
11:10AM2h55
Dresden Airport
02:05PMHamburg Airport
$6501One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2446 · ICE 582
05:09PM5h46
Dresden Hbf
10:55PMHamburg Hbf
$691One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2444 · ICE 584
03:09PM5h49
Dresden Hbf
08:58PMHamburg Hbf
$841One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2548 · ICE 706
03:57PM6h12
Dresden Hbf
10:09PMHamburg Hbf
$821One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:15AM7h30
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
03:45PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$341One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:15AM8h00
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
07:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$311One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:55PM7h25
Dresden, Bf Neustadt
08:20PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$311One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2131+LufthansaLH2054
06:05AM3h00
Dresden Airport
09:05AMHamburg Airport
$4971One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2131+LufthansaLH2060
06:05AM5h15
Dresden Airport
11:20AMHamburg Airport
$4971One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2131 · LH2058
06:05AM4h00
Dresden Airport
10:05AMHamburg Airport
$4971One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Dresden to Hamburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Dresden to Hamburg, 73,58% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Dresden to Hamburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Dresden to Hamburg.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Dresden to Hamburg: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Hamburg from Dresden is by taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Dresden to Hamburg:

Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $20 (€18).

Taking a train costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().

The fastest way from Dresden to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 16 min.

There are alternative travel options to Hamburg that take longer:

Getting to Hamburg by bus takes 6 h 10 min on average.

The distance is approximately 234 miles (377 km) from Dresden to Hamburg.

The average frequency per day from Dresden to Hamburg is:

  • 21 buses per day.
  • 34 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Hamburg from Dresden as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Hamburg:

  • Buses mostly leave from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and tend to arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
  • Trains most often depart from Dresden at Dresden Hbf and arrive in Hamburg at Hamburg Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Dresden to Hamburg:

  • FlixBus, City Lines or Citylines can take you to Hamburg by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Dresden to Hamburg for $20 (€18).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Hamburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Dresden to Hamburg tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).

Yes, there are direct routes from Dresden to Hamburg with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 5 direct buses per day to Hamburg with FlixBus or Citylines.
  • You can check for a direct train to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services to Hamburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Dresden to Hamburg? Many Omio customers who go from Dresden to Hamburg usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm. If you're looking to explore Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm from Hamburg, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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