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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hamburg Hbf | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Cheapest | |||||
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hamburg Hbf | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | No tags | |||||
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DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost | Hamburg Hbf | Dresden Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Hamburg to Dresden
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 7 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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 - 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 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 $33. The average price for this train route is around $124. 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 6h 19m 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 23 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 6:03am. 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.
The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Dresden was searched and found on Jun 12, 2026 with a price of $35To 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 $35 to $346 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 $35 which is on 2026-06-12.
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.
