The cheapest and fastest buses from Dresden to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€41
Average price
€64
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dresden to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Hamburg will cost around €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.
Of the 13 buses that leave Dresden for Hamburg on Sun, Jun 14, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct buses cover the 378 km distance in an average of 6 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus11:45 PM7h00Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM7h45Dresden, Bf Neustadt11:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM7h30Dresden, Bf Neustadt12:30 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:10 AM9h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)2:30 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM7h15Dresden, Bf Neustadt1:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:55 PM6h20Dresden, Bf Neustadt7:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€871One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:40 PM6h35Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)7:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€871One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM6h45Dresden, Bf Neustadt4:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:45 PM7h00Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM7h15Dresden, Bf Neustadt1:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€591One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Hamburg
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 €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 44m. 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 €23, and a flight costs an average of €239.
Distance: 378 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price | €397 Average price |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dresden to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Hamburg buses for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h45 | 1:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h30 | 1:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h30 | 2:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h15 | 2:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h55 | 4:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 6h45 | 4:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h00 | 6:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h45 | 11:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h30 | 12:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h20 | 2:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h15 | 1:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h35 | 7:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 6h20 | 7:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dresden to Hamburg
Buses from Dresden to Hamburg run on average 20 times per day, taking around 7h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €23 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 378 km distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 378 km |
Average bus duration 7h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines from Dresden to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Dresden to Hamburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines for as low as €23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dresden to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Hamburg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- City Lines
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- City Lines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- City Lines
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x35x25) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- City Lines
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- City Lines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dresden to Hamburg
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
- Restaurant Alte Meister (0.5 km)
- Vapiano Dresden (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 66, 75 Tram: 3, 7, 8, 10 Train: S1, S2
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
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