Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Hamburg Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Dresden Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Dresden Central Station | HAM Airport | No tags | |||||
 | Dresden Central Station | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Dresden Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dresden to Hamburg
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 £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dresden and Hamburg?
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - BHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Hamburg by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Dresden to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Hamburg start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £54. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dresden to Hamburg?
The average train journey time from Dresden to Hamburg is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 234 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 9m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
Which train operators serve the Dresden to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dresden to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Dresden to Hamburg departs at 05:44. And the latest train departs at 22:15.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Dresden to Hamburg?
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 Dresden to Hamburg?
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 Dresden to Hamburg was searched and found on 5 Jan 2026 with a price of £19To 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 £19 to £120 for a train ticket from Dresden to Hamburg based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2026-01-05.
