What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Dresden is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €22 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Dresden Neustadt station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Dresden-Neustadt. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Dresden?

The distance between Hamburg and Dresden is 464 km. The road distance is 455 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €22 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Dresden?

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Dresden-Neustadt takes 3h 27m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Dresden bus from?

Hamburg to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Dresden train from?

Hamburg to Dresden train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Dresden?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Dresden is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €22 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €220 - €430 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Hamburg to Dresden bus arrive?

Hamburg to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden Neustadt station.

Where does the Hamburg to Dresden train arrive?

Hamburg to Dresden train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Dresden-Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Dresden is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Hamburg to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Dresden?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Dresden?

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2086+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamburg and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hamburg to Dresden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Hamburg to Dresden by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
3h 27m
€22–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Dresden Neustadt stationbus 070 / ...
6h 25m
€40–65
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt
5h
€60
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Dresdenrideshare 454.8 km
5h 56m
€25
Bus via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Dresden central stationbus 460 / ...
6h 42m
€43–64
Drive 455 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Dresdencar 455 km
4h 44m
€85–122
Fly Hamburg Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane HAM - DRS
5h 18m
€224–426
Fly Hamburg Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane HAM - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 28m
€208–400
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane HAJ - DRS
6h 46m
€230–503

Hamburg to Dresden by train

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Distance: 463.5 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

Danish Railways (DSB) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Dresden-Neustadt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €37 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Dresden Neustadt station once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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