Bielefeld to Dresden distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Dresden (Germany) is 470 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 376 km (234 miles); Dresden lies to the ESE of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Dresden to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 376 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 470 km | 4 h 40 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Dresden would cost roughly 948–1275 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 470 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.
Bielefeld
Bielefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 1′ 19.53″ N, 8° 31′ 40.36″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.02 |
| Longitude | 8.53 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 331,605 |
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 Bielefeld and Dresden is at 51.57° N, 11.16° E.
The nearest town is Harzgerode, Landkreis Harz, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 188 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Dresden?
By car it is 470 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Dresden is 376 kilometres (234 miles or 203 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Dresden?
The driving distance is 470 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dresden from Bielefeld?
Dresden lies to the ESE (105°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Dresden?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 58 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Dresden cost?
Over 470 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Dresden would cost roughly 948–1275 € 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 Bielefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bielefeld → Paderborn | 47 km |
| Bielefeld → Osnabrück | 57 km |
| Bielefeld → Hamm | 83 km |
| Bielefeld → Hanover | 109 km |
| Bielefeld → Dortmund | 112 km |
| Bielefeld → Winterberg | 115 km |
| Bielefeld → Hagen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Recklinghausen | 125 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 |