How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Dresden?

The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Dresden start from $15. The average price for this train route is around $76. 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 Hamburg to Dresden?

The average train ride duration from Hamburg to Dresden is 5h 39m, covering a distance of 234 miles (378 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 8m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn EuroCity .

Which train operators service the Hamburg to Dresden route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , FlixBus .

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

The earliest train departs from Hamburg to Dresden at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 9:51pm.

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 most timely service from Hamburg to Dresden?

According to Busbud traveller 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 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.

Train Hamburg to Dresden from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on December 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 47m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:52am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 35m	12:27pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 38m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	5:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 39m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 42m	11:43am	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on December 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	1:19pm	Hamburg Hbf	6h 21m	7:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:52am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 35m	12:27pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 38m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	5:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 47m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:52am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 35m	12:27pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on December 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 47m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:52am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 35m	12:27pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 38m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	5:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 39m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:52am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 35m	12:27pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on December 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 44m	11:45pm	Dresden Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:52am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 35m	12:27pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:18am	Hamburg Hbf	8h 22m	5:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:52am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 35m	12:27pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	1:19pm	Hamburg Hbf	6h 21m	7:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on December 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 47m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:52am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 35m	12:27pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 38m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	5:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 39m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 42m	11:43am	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on December 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 47m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:52am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 35m	12:27pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 38m	11:08pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	5:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 39m	11:00pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 42m	11:43am	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on December 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	6h 24m	11:45pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	3:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 26m	8:27pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:18am	Hamburg Hbf	6h 22m	3:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 42m	11:43am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	1:19pm	Hamburg Hbf	6h 21m	7:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Dresden

We recommend carpooling

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

2carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

234 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $103	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $262	Average Duration5h 39m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $55	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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

Hamburg

A
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 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

FlixTrain

3/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi1.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/511 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,671 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Train and bus companies in DE:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from $15. The average price for this train route is around $76. 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 Hamburg to Dresden?
The average train ride duration from Hamburg to Dresden is 5h 39m, covering a distance of 234 miles (378 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 8m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
Which train operators service the Hamburg to Dresden route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Hamburg to Dresden?
The earliest train departs from Hamburg to Dresden at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 9:51pm.
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 most timely service from Hamburg to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller 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 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

12/18

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12/19

$59

Today

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12/21

$56

12/22

$47

12/23

$41

12/24

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12/25

$49

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Dresden was searched and found on Dec 23, 2025 with a price of $41

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 $41 to $59 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 $41 which is on 2025-12-23.