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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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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€62 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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