How much is the bus ticket from Dresden to Hamburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Dresden to Hamburg start at R 427. The average price for this route is around R 703. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Dresden to Hamburg?

The average bus journey time from Dresden to Hamburg is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 377 km. The fastest bus gets 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 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Infobus , Karat-S .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dresden to Hamburg?

The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Hamburg at 03:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

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

A bus trip from Dresden to Hamburg produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 288 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 R 392 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Dresden to Hamburg on 7 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h	16:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	11:30	Neustadt	6h 45m	18:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	11:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h	18:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:30	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 4m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	12:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 40m	20:20	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Hamburg on 8 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:00	Neustadt	7h 40m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	12:55	Neustadt	6h 20m	19:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	06:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	6h 34m	12:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	12:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 40m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Hamburg on 9 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 45m	01:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	07:45	Neustadt	6h 15m	14:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	06:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	6h 34m	12:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	12:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 40m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Hamburg on 10 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 30m	02:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	10:55	Neustadt	6h 20m	17:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	06:30	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 50m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	6h 34m	12:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:00	Neustadt	8h 20m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Hamburg on 11 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 5m	06:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	12:55	Neustadt	6h 20m	19:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	06:30	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 50m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	6h 34m	12:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:00	Neustadt	8h 20m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Hamburg on 12 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	08:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 19m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	07:45	Neustadt	6h 15m	14:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	06:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	08:30	Neustadt	8h 4m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:00	Neustadt	8h 20m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Hamburg on 13 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h	11:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	07:45	Neustadt	6h 15m	14:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	06:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	6h 34m	12:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:00	Neustadt	8h 20m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Hamburg on 14 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 15m	11:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	6h 34m	12:34	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	06:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	08:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 19m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:00	Neustadt	8h 20m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:37 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 R 476, 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 priceR 427 - R 1 726	Average duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 384 - R 3 746	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 476 - R 929	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
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
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 950 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Infobus

4/5494 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Karat-S

4/5290 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.9

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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 427. The average price for this route is around R 703. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Dresden to Hamburg?
The average bus journey time from Dresden to Hamburg is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 377 km. The fastest bus gets 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 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Infobus, Karat-S.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dresden to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Hamburg at 03:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Dresden to Hamburg produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 288 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

05/01

R 635

06/01

R 604

Today

R 593

08/01

R 573

09/01

R 633

10/01

R 523

11/01

R 643

12/01

R 424

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Hamburg was searched and found on 12 Jan 2026 with a price of R 424

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 R 424 to R 1 028 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 R 424, which is on 2026-01-12.