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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Hamburg
Omio 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 train which can get you there in 4h 19m. 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 train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Hamburg
How to get from Dresden to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 2172 · ICE 5045:35 PM4h36Dresden Hbf10:11 PMHamburg Hbf$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 2172 · ICE 5045:35 PM4h36Dresden Hbf10:11 PMHamburg Hbf$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH69 · LH66:00 AM3h05Dresden Airport9:05 AMHamburg Airport$5281One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2448 · S1 · ICE 9007:22 PM5h40Dresden Hbf1:02 AMHamburg Hbf$351One-way2 transfers
- 16534 · ICE 1500 · ICE 17069:12 PM9h59Dresden Hbf7:11 AMHamburg Hbf$351One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain6:00 AM6h34Dresden, Bf Neustadt12:34 PMHamburg Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain5:45 AM6h49Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)12:34 PMHamburg Hbf$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM7h00Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)7:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 AM7h15Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)11:30 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$331One-way1 transfer
LH2123+LH20609:40 AM4h50Dresden Airport2:30 PMHamburg Airport$5161One-way1 transfer- LH63+
LH422210:55 AM3h10Dresden Airport2:05 PMHamburg Airport$5281One-way1 transfer - LH67 · LH346:55 PM3h25Dresden Airport10:20 PMHamburg Airport$5281One-way1 transfer
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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.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Snälltåget, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Snälltåget, ÖBB | Railjet.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines.
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