How to travel from Dresden to Hamburg

There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €32.

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Hamburg:

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Hamburg costing on average €40.

A bus is €311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Hamburg costing on average €344.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 2m.

Bus takes on average 8h 27m.

The distance from Dresden to Hamburg is approximately 234 miles (378 km).

The average frequency per day from Dresden to Hamburg is:

• Around 20 buses per day.
• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 10 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.

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

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines to go to Hamburg by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Snälltåget, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Hamburg by train.

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

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines.
• 0 direct trains per day with České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Snälltåget, ÖBB | Railjet.

Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.

Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.