What is the distance between Dresden and Hamburg?

About 234 miles (377 km) separate Dresden and Hamburg.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dresden to Hamburg?

If you're headed to Hamburg from Dresden, chances are that your bus will leave from Neustadt and arrive at Hamburg Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Once in Hamburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cap San Diego, Miniatur Wunderland, St. Michaelis Church, Holy Hamburg and Spielbank: Casino Esplanade.

Bus Dresden to Hamburg from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 45m	1:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
11:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 5m	6:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
7:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 30m	2:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
5:30pm	Neustadt	7h 30m	1:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
7:30pm	Neustadt	7h 15m	2:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 30m	2:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
12:55pm	Neustadt	6h 20m	7:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
5:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 35m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 40m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
6:00am	Neustadt	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 5m	6:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
7:45am	Neustadt	6h 15m	2:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
5:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 35m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 40m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
6:00am	Neustadt	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:30am	Neustadt	7h 45m	11:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
10:55am	Neustadt	6h 20m	5:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
6:30am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 50m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
6:00am	Neustadt	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
5:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 20m	2:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on November 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 20m	2:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
12:55pm	Neustadt	6h 20m	7:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
6:30am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 50m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
6:00am	Neustadt	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
8:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 30m	3:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h	7:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
7:45am	Neustadt	6h 15m	2:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
6:00am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 40m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
6:00am	Neustadt	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:55pm	Neustadt	7h 25m	8:20pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	7:45am	Neustadt	6h 15m	2:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	6:00am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:40am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 52m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:00am	Neustadt	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Hamburg on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 15m	11:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	4:30am	Neustadt	7h	11:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	6:00am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:40am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 52m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:00am	Neustadt	8h 20m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

234 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $150	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $255	Average Duration5h 43m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $55	Average Duration5h 10m	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

3.5/511,450 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Karat-S

4/5282 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dresden to Hamburg by bus

What is the distance between Dresden and Hamburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dresden to Hamburg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$38

11/25

$38

Today

$37

11/27

$34

11/28

$38

11/29

$36

11/30

$53

12/01

$31

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Hamburg was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $31

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 $31 to $108 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 $31 which is on 2025-12-01.