The average train between Dresden and Hamburg takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Dresden and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 10:24 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden station and arriving at Hamburg station. Services depart twice daily, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Dresden to Hamburg train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
Dresden to Hamburg train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Hamburg train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and Snälltåget.
The distance between Dresden and Hamburg is 376.9 km. The road distance is 464 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Hamburg Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €85–360 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Five other operators also service this route.