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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Hamburg Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
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DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost | Dresden Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
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DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost | Dresden Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Dresden to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just CHF 20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dresden and Hamburg?
Hamburg
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Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany - D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Hamburg by train
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 train ticket from Dresden to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Hamburg start at CHF 20. The average price for this train route is around CHF 65. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Dresden to Hamburg?
The average train trip from Dresden to Hamburg takes 5h 5m and covers 377 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 31m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Dresden to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 18 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dresden to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Dresden to Hamburg departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 10:12pm.
What is the best train operator from Dresden to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Dresden to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dresden to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Dresden to Hamburg was searched and found on Sep 23, 2026 with a price of CHF 24To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dresden to Hamburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CHF 24 to CHF 230 for a train ticket from Dresden to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 24 which is on 2026-09-23.
Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
