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Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Old Masters gallery with major European paintings, including Raphael, in the Semper building at the Zwinger.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£20
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£63
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
3 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
3 h 34 m
Trains on 13 Oct
28
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 £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 28 trains from Hamburg to Dresden, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 378 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 35 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.
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RJ 175
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RJ 383
RJ 385
RJ 177Trains from Hamburg to Dresden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 378 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 378 km |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 23:55 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Dresden trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 383 | Delayed 10:16 11:33Hamburg Hbf | 3h34 | 13:51 13:51Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 383 · STR 8 | Delayed 10:16 11:33Hamburg Hbf | 3h42 | 15:15 Dresden | 1 change | |
ICE 1205 · IC 2441 · S1 | On time 11:51 Hamburg Hbf | 5h06 | 16:57 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1205 · 18516 · IC 2579 · 16523 | On time 11:51 Hamburg Hbf | 4h43 | 16:34 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1205 · 18516 · IC 2579 · 16523 | On time 11:51 Hamburg Hbf | 4h50 | 16:41 Dresden | 4 changes | |
RJ 177 | On time 13:32 Hamburg Hbf | 3h35 | 17:07 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 177 · STR 8 | On time 13:32 Hamburg Hbf | 3h43 | 17:15 Dresden | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 13:39 Hamburg Hbf | 5h46 | 19:25 Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 change | |
ICE 2511 · 18520 · IC 2271 · 16527 | On time 13:51 Hamburg Hbf | 4h43 | 18:34 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 2511 · 18520 · IC 2271 · 16527 | On time 13:51 Hamburg Hbf | 4h50 | 18:41 Dresden | 4 changes | |
RJ 385 | Delayed 13:37 15:33Hamburg Hbf | 3h34 | 17:12 17:12Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2513 · 18524 · IC 2273 · 16531 | On time 15:51 Hamburg Hbf | 4h43 | 20:34 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 145 · S41 · IC 2273 · 16531 | 16:02 Hamburg-Bergedorf | 4h32 | 20:34 Dresden Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJ 179 | On time 17:33 Hamburg Hbf | 3h34 | 21:07 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 17:39 Hamburg Hbf | 6h26 | 0:05 Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 change | |
RJ 175 | On time 9:34 Hamburg Hbf | 3h33 | 13:07 Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 175 · STR 8 | On time 9:34 Hamburg Hbf | 3h41 | 13:15 Dresden | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:39 Hamburg Hbf | 5h46 | 15:25 Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 change | |
ICE 2507 · 18512 · IC 2177 | On time 9:51 Hamburg Hbf | 4h37 | 14:28 Dresden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 2507 · 18512 · IC 2177 · STR 7 | On time 9:51 Hamburg Hbf | 4h47 | 14:38 Dresden | 3 changes | |
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Discover the best of Dresden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dresden trip today.
Old Masters gallery with major European paintings, including Raphael, in the Semper building at the Zwinger.
Treasury museum displaying royal jewels, goldsmith work and ceremonial objects in richly restored historic rooms.
Contemporary art museum in a former arsenal, showing modern and post-1990 works with a strong local and international mix.
Reconstructed central square framed by baroque façades and the Frauenkirche, ideal for architecture and people-watching.
Lively inner-city district known for pubs, street art, independent shops and a distinctly alternative Dresden atmosphere.
Large riverside meadows popular for walking, cycling and skyline views across the Elbe toward the historic centre.
Sweet layered cake from Dresden made with yeast dough, butter and dried fruit. It is the city’s best-known festive speciality, especially at Christmas.
Saxon potato soup, usually hearty and rustic, often enriched with vegetables and traditionally served with sausages or bacon for extra flavour.
Simple Saxon quark cheese with linseed oil, often served with potatoes. It reflects rural Lusatian and Saxon home cooking around Dresden.
Elegant restaurant in Dresden Castle focused on refined regional cooking and a polished fine-dining atmosphere.
Popular traditional inn with Saxon and German comfort food, generous portions and a cosy historic feel in the Neustadt area.
Traditional brewery restaurant in the Altstadt known for Saxon dishes and house beers in a lively, historic setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are often cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while public transport and museums remain fairly priced for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is customary. Tip taxi drivers by rounding up. In cafés, round up or leave small change.
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Dresden Hbf -> Altmarkt, Dresden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Dresden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dresden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Dresden trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden-Neustadt. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Dresden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
Dresden-Neustadt is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden-Neustadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: ElbUferei, Raskolnikoff, Byblos, Kantine No. 2
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Nearby hotels include Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Rothenburger Hof, Mezcalero, Villa Romantika.
Dresden Mitte is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Mitte has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Italienisches Dörfchen, BrennNessel, Kahnaletto, Cafe Friedrichstadt
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden Mitte. ATMs are available at Dresden Mitte.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Mitte. Information desks are available at Dresden Mitte.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden Mitte. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Mitte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Mitte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Mitte.
Nearby hotels include Elbflorenz, Penck Hotel, Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt, Artis.
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