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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 train which can get you there in 4h 31m. 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 train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 378 km
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€62 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Hamburg
Travel to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Hamburg.
There are 2 options to travel from Dresden to Hamburg including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Hamburg is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €18 compared to other travel options to Hamburg:
Taking a train costs €1 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €18 for the same trip.
Taking a train costs less than taking a flight, which costs on average for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Hamburg from Dresden is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 16 min.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 6 h 10 min.
The Dresden to Hamburg distance is approximately 377 km.
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Hamburg is:
- Around 21 coaches per day.
- 34 flights a day.
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Hamburg from Dresden as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Dresden to Hamburg:
- Coaches mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dresden to Hamburg:
- You can take a coach from Dresden to Hamburg with FlixBus, City Lines or Citylines. Cheap tickets can be found for €18 with FlixBus from Dresden to Hamburg.
- You can go to Hamburg from Dresden by train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. You'll see cheap train tickets for €18 with Deutsche Bahn from Dresden to Hamburg on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Dresden to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
- You can find 5 direct coaches per day to take to Hamburg with FlixBus or Citylines.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Hamburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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