The cheapest and fastest trains from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 2 trains that leave Dessau-Roßlau for Hamburg every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 245 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 58 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 and flight for Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £204.
Distance: 245 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£59 Average Price Cheapest | £335 Average Price |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:10 Dessau-Roßlau | 4h14 | 09:24 Hamburg | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:48 Dessau-Roßlau | 3h38 | 09:26 Hamburg | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:53 Dessau-Roßlau | 3h33 | 09:26 Hamburg | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:10 Dessau-Roßlau | 3h12 | 10:22 Hamburg | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:10 Dessau-Roßlau | 3h14 | 11:24 Hamburg | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg
Distance 245 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 00:33 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Start Deutschland GmbH from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, Start Deutschland GmbH trains will get you between Dessau-Roßlau and Hamburg from £24. 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.
Start Deutschland GmbH
FAQs: Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dessau-Roßlau and Hamburg
- Monday: 06:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Saturday: 06:30 12:00 - 11:30 14:30
- Sunday: 10:30 15:00 - 14:30 18:30
- Erstes Dessauer Kartoffelhaus
- Ristorante Castello
- Athos
- Asado
- Radisson Blu Fürst Leopold Hotel
- Gaststätte "Zur Biethe"
- Subway
- Orig. - Thüringer Rostbratwurst
- Magdeburger Hof
- Gaststätte Obstmustergarten
- Hellas
- Steiner's Wirtshaus & Eventlocation
- Alanya Döner-Pizza-Pasta
- 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
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- 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
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