Berlin to Dresden distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Dresden (Germany) is 191 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 15 min. The straight-line distance is 165 km (103 miles); Dresden lies to the S of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Dresden to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 165 km | 42 min |
| Car (road) | 191 km | 2 h 15 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Berlin to Dresden would cost roughly 390–522 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 191 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.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
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 Berlin and Dresden is at 51.79° N, 13.57° E.
The nearest town is Heideblick, Landkreis Dahme-Spreewald, Brandenburg — about 83 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Dresden?
By car it is 191 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 15 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Dresden is 165 kilometres (103 miles or 89 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Dresden?
The driving distance is 191 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 15 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dresden from Berlin?
Dresden lies to the S (172°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Dresden?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 42 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Dresden cost?
Over 191 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Dresden would cost roughly 390–522 € 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 Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 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 |