How much does a bus ticket from Hamburg to Dresden cost?

The bus ticket price from Hamburg to Dresden starts at R 412. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Hamburg to Dresden is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Hamburg to Dresden?

The average travel time between Hamburg and Dresden is around 7h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 377 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Hamburg and Dresden?

The number of buses from Hamburg to Dresden can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Hamburg to Dresden by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Hamburg to Dresden?

When taking the bus from Hamburg to Dresden, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Infobus, Karat-S.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Dresden?

Buses travelling between Hamburg and Dresden leave from Hamburg Airport or Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive at Neustadt, Hbf, Riegelplatz.

Bus Hamburg to Dresden from R 346 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Dresden on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	15:05	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h 34m	23:39	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	15:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 15m	21:45	Neustadt	Fastest
	04:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	11:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	15:05	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h 25m	23:30	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
	05:50	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 50m	13:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	08:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	15:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	10:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h	17:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	12:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	19:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Dresden on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	07:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	08:50	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 20m	15:10	Neustadt	Fastest
	04:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	11:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	16:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 9m	23:39	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	08:50	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 35m	15:25	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	16:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h	23:30	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
	13:50	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 30m	20:20	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	19:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h 20m	04:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Dresden on 17 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 35m	02:35	Neustadt	Cheapest
15:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 15m	21:45	Neustadt	Fastest
00:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	07:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
04:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	11:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
08:50	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 35m	15:25	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
12:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	19:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
15:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 25m	21:55	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
19:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h 20m	04:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Dresden on 19 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	15:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
10:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 45m	17:25	Neustadt	Fastest
00:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	07:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
04:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	11:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
05:50	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 50m	13:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
10:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h	17:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
12:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	19:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
14:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	21:40	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:28 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg to Dresden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 516, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

5h 10mAverage duration

377 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 412 - R 2 490	Average duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 355 - R 4 707	Average duration5h 39m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 516 - R 910	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Karat-S

4/5279 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Dresden?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Dresden

A - Neustadt

B - Hbf

C - Riegelplatz

D - Dresden Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Dresden by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Hamburg to Dresden cost?
The bus ticket price from Hamburg to Dresden starts at R 412. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Hamburg to Dresden is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Hamburg to Dresden?
The average travel time between Hamburg and Dresden is around 7h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 377 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Hamburg and Dresden?
The number of buses from Hamburg to Dresden can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Hamburg to Dresden by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Hamburg to Dresden?
When taking the bus from Hamburg to Dresden, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Infobus, Karat-S.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Dresden?
Buses travelling between Hamburg and Dresden leave from Hamburg Airport or Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive at Neustadt, Hbf, Riegelplatz.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

R 664

12/11

R 739

Today

R 728

14/11

No data

15/11

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16/11

R 790

17/11

R 666

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The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Dresden was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of R 664

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hamburg to Dresden as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 664 to R 1 684 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 666, which is on 2025-11-17.