Next available departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on August 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:28pm	Hamburg Hbf	9h 39m	8:07am	Dresden Hbf	Cheapest
S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Fernverkehr	10:16pm	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	4h 51m	3:07am	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	6:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 11m	11:45pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Fernverkehr	10:16pm	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	4h 51m	3:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	6:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 11m	11:45pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Fernverkehr	10:16pm	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	4h 51m	3:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	6:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 11m	11:45pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Fernverkehr	10:16pm	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	4h 51m	3:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on August 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:28pm	Hamburg Hbf	10h 10m	8:38am	Dresden Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:39am	Hamburg Hbf	6h 1m	3:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost	7:27am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 1m	12:28pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin	10:28pm	Hamburg Hbf	9h 39m	8:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin	10:45pm	Hamburg Hbf	9h 22m	8:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	1:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	6h 1m	7:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on August 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio Südost	10:45pm	Hamburg Hbf	9h 4m	7:49am	Dresden Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:39am	Hamburg Hbf	6h 1m	3:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost	7:27am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 1m	12:28pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	1:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	6h 1m	7:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost	7:27am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 1m	12:28pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on August 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	6h 26m	12:05am	Neustadt	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 36m	11:06pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 27m	11:06pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	10:28pm	Hamburg Hbf	9h 21m	7:49am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 30m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 21m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on August 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 36m	11:06pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 30m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 27m	11:06pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:39am	Hamburg Hbf	6h 1m	1:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 21m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
	7:13am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 25m	12:38pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on August 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:39am	Hamburg Hbf	6h 1m	3:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:39am	Hamburg Hbf	6h 1m	1:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	3:14pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 35m	8:49pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:39am	Hamburg Hbf	6h 1m	5:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	3:14pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 35m	8:49pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on August 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 56m	1:35am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 36m	11:06pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 27m	11:06pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	1:12pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 22m	6:34pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 30m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 21m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on August 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	1:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	6h 1m	7:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:39am	Hamburg Hbf	6h 1m	1:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	7:13am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 21m	12:34pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:39am	Hamburg Hbf	6h 1m	3:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	11:07am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	7:13am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 21m	12:34pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Hamburg to Dresden

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just €22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

378 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price€22 - €117	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price€21 - €235	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hamburg and Dresden?

Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Hamburg Airport
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D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixTrain

3.3/533 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi2.0

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Dresden 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 Hamburg to Dresden?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Dresden start at €21. The average price for this train route is around €89. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Hamburg to Dresden?
The average train trip from Hamburg to Dresden takes 4h 55m and covers 377 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 33m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Dresden route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 13 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Dresden?
The earliest train from Hamburg to Dresden departs at 6:34am. The latest train departs at 10:55pm.
What is the best train operator from Hamburg to Dresden?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Dresden?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Hamburg to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, 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.

Best price found

08-01

€89

08-02

€58

Today

€61

08-04

€32

08-05

€38

08-06

€34

08-07

€45

08-08

€68

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Dresden was searched and found on Aug 4, 2026 with a price of €32

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

You can expect to pay from €32 to €183 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €32 which is on 2026-08-04.

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.