How much is the bus ticket from Dresden to Hamburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Dresden to Hamburg start from $37. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Dresden to Hamburg?

The average bus travel time from Dresden to Hamburg is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 375 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Dresden to Hamburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Infobus , Karat-S .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dresden to Hamburg?

The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Hamburg at 3:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Hamburg?

A bus trip from Dresden to Hamburg generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Dresden to Hamburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 290 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Hamburg?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Dresden to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dresden to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Dresden to Hamburg from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on January 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 45m	1:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
11:45pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h	6:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
7:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 30m	2:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
5:30pm	Neustadt	7h 30m	1:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
7:30pm	Neustadt	7h 15m	2:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on January 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 45m	1:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	12:55pm	Neustadt	6h 20m	7:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	5:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 35m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	6h 49m	12:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 40m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on January 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 45m	1:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	7:45am	Neustadt	6h 15m	2:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	5:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 35m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	6:53am	Dresden Central Station	7h 27m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:00am	Neustadt	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on January 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 45m	10:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	10:55am	Neustadt	6h 20m	5:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	6:30am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 50m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	6:53am	Dresden Central Station	7h 27m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:00am	Neustadt	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on January 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h	6:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	12:55pm	Neustadt	6h 20m	7:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	6:30am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 50m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	6h 34m	12:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:00am	Neustadt	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on January 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h	7:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	7:45am	Neustadt	6h 15m	2:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	6:00am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	6:53am	Dresden Central Station	7h 27m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:00am	Neustadt	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on January 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 15m	9:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	7:45am	Neustadt	6h 15m	2:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	6:00am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	6h 34m	12:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:00am	Neustadt	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:33 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

377 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $146	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $317	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $79	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dresden and Hamburg?

Stops in Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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B
Hbf
Bayrische Str. 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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C
Riegelplatz
Dresden,, Germany
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D
Dresden Airport
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Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
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E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
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F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,128 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Infobus

4/5494 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Karat-S

4/5291 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.8

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Hamburg by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Dresden to Hamburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dresden to Hamburg start from $37. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Dresden to Hamburg?
The average bus travel time from Dresden to Hamburg is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 375 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Dresden to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Infobus, Karat-S.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dresden to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Hamburg at 3:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Dresden to Hamburg generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Dresden to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 290 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Hamburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Dresden to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dresden to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-19

$46

01-20

$48

Today

$41

01-22

$40

01-23

$50

01-24

$51

01-25

$55

01-26

$41

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Hamburg was searched and found on Jan 22, 2026 with a price of $40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dresden to Hamburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $91 for a bus ticket from Dresden to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2026-01-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from Dresden to Hamburg?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time7h 30m	Avg Price$52	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time4h 40m	Avg Price$90	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time5h	Avg Price$59	Daily Departures2