Aachen to Dresden distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Dresden (Germany) is 649 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 41 min. The straight-line distance is 537 km (334 miles); Dresden lies to the E of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Dresden to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 537 km | 70 min |
| Car (road) | 649 km | 6 h 41 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Dresden would cost roughly 1306–1758 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 649 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Dresden
Dresden is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 3′ 1.47″ N, 13° 44′ 14.14″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.05 |
| Longitude | 13.74 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 564,904 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Dresden is at 50.98° N, 9.9° E.
The nearest town is Ronshausen, Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Hessen — about 269 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Dresden?
By car it is 649 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 41 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Dresden is 537 kilometres (334 miles or 290 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Dresden?
The driving distance is 649 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 41 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dresden from Aachen?
Dresden lies to the E (84°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Dresden?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 70 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Dresden cost?
Over 649 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Dresden would cost roughly 1306–1758 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Dresden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dresden → Chemnitz | 76 km |
| Dresden → Cottbus | 105 km |
| Dresden → Leipzig | 113 km |
| Dresden → Halle (Saale) | 145 km |
| Dresden → Prague | 149 km |
| Dresden → Karlovy Vary | 170 km |
| Dresden → Wittenberg | 172 km |
| Dresden → Jena | 173 km |