How to travel from Hamburg to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 234 miles (378 km)

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Driving

$51

Average price

$43

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Cheapest

$84

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 29m

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30m

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8h 20m

Average total duration

7h 50m

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5h 22m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $43.

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

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Dresden costing on average $51.

A bus is $436 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Dresden costing on average $479.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 29m.

Bus takes on average 7h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Hamburg to Dresden

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2031 · ICE 1553+metronom81647+erixx83601
    12:33 AM9h10
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:43 AMDresden Hbf
    $311One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2031 · ICE 1553+metronom81647+erixx83601
    12:33 AM9h10
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:43 AMDresden Hbf
    $311One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4223+LufthansaLH66
    3:00 PM3h05
    Hamburg Airport
    6:05 PMDresden Airport
    $5251One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 479
    10:41 PM4h26
    Hamburg Harburg
    3:07 AMDresden Hbf
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
    5:39 PM5h21
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:00 PMDresden-Neustadt station
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
    5:39 PM5h27
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:06 PMDresden Hbf
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 PM7h05
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    2:35 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:39 PM5h56
    Hamburg Hbf
    1:35 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:39 PM6h56
    Hamburg Hbf
    2:35 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2061 · LH2128
    3:15 PM4h00
    Hamburg Airport
    7:15 PMDresden Airport
    $5131One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH31 · LH62
    6:30 AM3h50
    Hamburg Airport
    10:20 AMDresden Airport
    $5251One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH27 · LH68
    7:00 PM4h15
    Hamburg Airport
    11:15 PMDresden Airport
    $5251One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Hamburg to Dresden

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Hamburg to Dresden, 65,96% 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 Hamburg to Dresden 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 Hamburg to Dresden

Travel to Dresden 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 Hamburg to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $43.

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

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Dresden costing on average $51.

A bus is $436 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Dresden costing on average $479.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 29m.

Bus takes on average 7h 50m.

The distance from Hamburg to Dresden is approximately 234 miles (378 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Dresden is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Dresden 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 Hamburg to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines to go to Dresden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Snälltåget, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Dresden by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Snälltåget, Danish Railways (DSB).
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.

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