The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Dresden
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$148
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Dresden will cost around $148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $106.
To travel from Hamburg to Dresden you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1609 · ICE 2547
ICE 91 · IC 2035 · ICE 1557
ICE 585 · IC 2443
ICE 787 · IC 2037 · ICE 1559
ICE 1735 · FEX 19837 · IC 2177
ICE 1735 · FEX 19837 · IC 2177
ICE 91 · IC 2035 · ICE 1557
ICE 585 · IC 2443
ICE 787 · IC 2037 · ICE 1559
ICE 1609 · ICE 2547Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Hamburg to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 22m. 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 coach costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $266.
Distance: 378 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average Price | $44 Average Price Cheapest | $506 Average Price |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Hamburg to Dresden train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:37 pm Hamburg | 5h06 | 10:43 pm Dresden | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday, 5 November | |||||
ICE 91 · IC 2035 · ICE 1557 | On time 7:02 am Hamburg Hbf | 5h38 | 12:40 pm Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1735 · FEX 19837 · IC 2177 | On time 7:52 am Hamburg Hbf | 5h35 | 1:27 pm Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 585 · IC 2443 | On time 8:01 am Hamburg Hbf | 5h38 | 1:39 pm Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1609 · ICE 2547 | On time 8:37 am Hamburg Hbf | 6h11 | 2:48 pm Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 787 · IC 2037 · ICE 1559 | On time 9:01 am Hamburg Hbf | 5h39 | 2:40 pm Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Dresden
Distance 378 km |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Hamburg to Dresden trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Hamburg and Dresden from $23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Hamburg to Dresden train

When departing from Hamburg, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg Altona, Hamburg Dammtor and Hamburg-Bergedorf. When arriving in Dresden, you can end your trip in train stations like Dresden Hbf and Dresden-Neustadt station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Hamburg Hbf, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Dresden Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Dresden
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Eleazar Novum
- Terminus
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
- Café Bom Dia
- Oktober Harburg
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- Messologi
- Sakana Sushi Lounge
- Orient Plaza Restaurant
- Pizza Johlo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Kirchenallee and Steintorwall.
- Block House
- Schweinske
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg
- Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-14 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- U-Bahn: Line U1, Line U2, Line U3
- S-Bahn: Line S1, Line S2, Line S3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
- Burger King
- asiagourmet
- dean&david
- Hot Dog King
- Starbucks
- Subway
- BABA Döner
- Marché
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- & more
- Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Kipping
- Pullman Dresden Newa
- IntercityHotel Dresden
- Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
- Monday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 20:00
- ElbUferei
- Raskolnikoff
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
- Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
- Döner Kebap Jasmin
- Zum Klaus
- Villa Weltemühle
- Zur Post
- Hotel Ausspann
- BrennNessel
- VG Bistro
- Antalya
- Dix-Diner
- Achat Hotel Dresden
- Elbflorenz
- Artis
- Motel One Dresden am Zwinger
- Italienisches Dörfchen
- BrennNessel
- Kahnaletto
- Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Elbflorenz
- Penck Hotel
- Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Artis
- Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Antalya
- Dix-Diner
- Bobby's Bistro & Pizzeria
- Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Artis
- Hoang Do
- Meliz
- Feinbäckerei Schleinig
- Anjali
- Hotel am Bonhoefferplatz
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