The cheapest and fastest buses from Dresden to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Buses per day
5
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 €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 5 buses that leave Dresden for Hamburg on Thu, Dec 11, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct buses cover the 378 km distance in an average of 7 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest buses will take 8 h 35 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.










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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 55m. 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 €18, and a flight costs an average of €240.
Distance: 378 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €421 Average price |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m 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, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h30 | 2:45 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h15 | 2:45 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h00 | 6:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h45 | 6:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:40 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h52 | 7:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:55 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 8h37 | 7:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h40 | 7:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h25 | 7:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h15 | 9:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h00 | 9:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h45 | 12:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h30 | 12:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h30 | 1:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h15 | 1:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 9h15 | 5:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h05 | 5:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, December 11 | |||||
![]() | 2:30 AM Dresden | 7h30 | 10:00 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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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 8h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €18 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 378 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 378 km |
Average bus duration 8h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Citylines from Dresden to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Dresden to Hamburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Citylines for as low as €18. 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.

When departing from Dresden, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof), Dresden and Dresden, Bf Neustadt. When arriving in Hamburg, you can end your trip in coach stations like Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport and Hamburg, Bahnhof Harburg.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Nordsee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 112, 120, 124 Metro: U1, U2, U3 Train: S1, S2, S3
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