How much is the train ticket from Dresden to Hamburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Hamburg start from $23. The average price for this train route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Dresden to Hamburg?

The average train ride duration from Dresden to Hamburg is 5h 34m, covering a distance of 234 miles (377 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 49m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators service the Dresden to Hamburg route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 24 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn EuroCity .

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

The earliest train departs from Dresden to Hamburg at 6:17am. And the latest train departs at 11:12pm.

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 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 Dresden to Hamburg?

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 most timely service from Dresden to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Dresden to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveler 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.

Train Dresden to Hamburg from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on May 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord	9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 57m	7:09am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:53pm	Dresden Hbf	4h 18m	11:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 19m	8:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	1:35pm	Dresden Hbf	4h 36m	6:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord	9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 57m	7:09am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on May 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord	9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 57m	7:09am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:53pm	Dresden Hbf	4h 18m	11:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	6:53am	Dresden Central Station	7h 27m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:53am	Dresden Central Station	5h 41m	12:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr	7:30am	Dresden Hbf	4h 41m	12:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on May 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord	9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 56m	7:08am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:53pm	Dresden Hbf	4h 18m	11:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	6:53am	Dresden Central Station	7h 27m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:53am	Dresden Central Station	5h 41m	12:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr	7:30am	Dresden Hbf	4h 41m	12:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on May 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord	9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 56m	7:08am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:53pm	Dresden Hbf	4h 18m	11:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	6h 24m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:53am	Dresden Hbf	5h 18m	12:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr	7:30am	Dresden Hbf	4h 41m	12:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on June 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + metronom	8:22pm	Dresden Hbf	11h 22m	7:44am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:53pm	Dresden Hbf	4h 18m	11:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	6:53am	Dresden Central Station	8h 42m	3:35pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:53am	Dresden Central Station	5h 41m	12:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr	7:30am	Dresden Hbf	4h 41m	12:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on June 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	6h 49m	12:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:53pm	Dresden Hbf	4h 18m	11:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 19m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:53am	Dresden Hbf	5h 18m	12:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr	7:30am	Dresden Hbf	4h 41m	12:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on June 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 19m	8:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:53pm	Dresden Hbf	4h 18m	11:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 19m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:53am	Dresden Hbf	5h 18m	12:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr	7:30am	Dresden Hbf	4h 41m	12:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:12 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Dresden to Hamburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24train per day

5h 34mAverage Duration

234 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $141	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $284	Average Duration5h 34m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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

Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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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

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/59 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.8

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi3.4

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi5.0

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from $23. The average price for this train route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dresden to Hamburg?
The average train ride duration from Dresden to Hamburg is 5h 34m, covering a distance of 234 miles (377 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 49m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Dresden to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 24 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Dresden to Hamburg?
The earliest train departs from Dresden to Hamburg at 6:17am. And the latest train departs at 11:12pm.
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 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 Dresden to Hamburg?
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 most timely service from Dresden to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Dresden to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveler 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

05/26

$96

05/27

$96

Today

$84

05/29

$45

05/30

$37

05/31

$115

06/01

$58

06/02

$60

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Hamburg was searched and found on May 30, 2026 with a price of $37

To 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 $37 to $249 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 $37 which is on 2026-05-30.

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.