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 - €360.

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 20m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof 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 455.1 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 - €360.

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

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €360 and takes 5h 23m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Dresden is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Hamburg to Dresden.

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

Book your Hamburg to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Hamburg to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2111+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 27
3h 27m
€22–360
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Dresden Neustadt stationbus 070 / ...
6h 20m
€40–70
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Dresden Hbfnighttrain 301
4h 51m
€60–95
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 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Dresden central stationbus 860 / ...
6h 27m
€41–67
Drive 455.1 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Dresdencar 455.1 km
4h 43m
€65–94
Fly Hamburg Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane HAM - DRS
5h 23m
€186–359
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BRE - DRS
6h 5m
€164–524
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/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 6m
€178–443

Hamburg to Dresden by train

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Distance: 463.7 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt 5 times a day. Tickets cost €85–360 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Dresden Neustadt station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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