What is the distance between Hamburg and Dresden?

About 234 miles (377 km) separate Hamburg and Dresden.

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

If you're headed to Dresden from Hamburg, chances are that your bus will leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive at Neustadt. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dresden?

Once in Dresden, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Kunsthofpassage, Bundeswehr Military History Museum, Pillnitz Camellia, Königstraße and Fürstenzug.

Bus Hamburg to Dresden from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 55m	1:25am	Neustadt	Cheapest
	8:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 20m	3:10pm	Neustadt	Fastest
	8:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 35m	3:25pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:17am	Hamburg Hbf	8h 3m	7:20pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	12:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	7:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	7:40am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	8:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 20m	3:10pm	Neustadt	Fastest
	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	11:40am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 9m	11:39pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	8:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 35m	3:25pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on November 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h 25m	8:55am	Neustadt	Cheapest
3:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 15m	9:45pm	Neustadt	Fastest
12:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	7:40am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	11:40am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
8:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 35m	3:25pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Dresden on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	9:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
10:40am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 45m	5:25pm	Neustadt	Fastest
12:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	7:40am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	11:40am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
5:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 50m	1:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Dresden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

234 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $143	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $269	Average Duration5h 39m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $52	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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 traveling from Hamburg to Dresden by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$43

11/14

$54

Today

$47

11/16

$48

11/17

$43

11/18

No data

11/19

$34

11/20

No data

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Dresden was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $34

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 $34 to $101 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 $34 which is on 2025-11-19.