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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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$68 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Hamburg
How to get from Dresden to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:40 AM6h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:20 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$681One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:40 AM6h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:20 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$681One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH2123+
LH20589:35 AM2h55Dresden Airport12:30 PMHamburg Airport$7651One-way1 transfer
Other options
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FlixTrain8:15 AM8h19Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:34 PMHamburg Hbf$1121One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain · FlixTrain6:06 AM6h28Dresden-Neustadt station12:34 PMHamburg Hbf$1161One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain6:00 AM6h34Dresden, Bf Neustadt12:34 PMHamburg Hbf$1161One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM7h45Dresden, Bf Neustadt11:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:45 AM6h15Dresden, Bf Neustadt2:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1021One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM6h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)2:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1021One-way0 transfers
LH69 · LH66:00 AM3h05Dresden Airport9:05 AMHamburg Airport$5231One-way1 transfer
LH69 · LH106:00 AM4h05Dresden Airport10:05 AMHamburg Airport$5231One-way1 transfer
LH69 · LH86:00 AM3h35Dresden Airport9:35 AMHamburg Airport$5231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Hamburg:
A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Hamburg costing on average $21 (€17).
A train is $263 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Hamburg costing on average $284 (€231).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Citylines to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Citylines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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