Bochum to Dresden distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Dresden (Germany) is 541 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 32 min. The straight-line distance is 456 km (283 miles); Dresden lies to the E of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Dresden to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 456 km | 64 min |
| Car (road) | 541 km | 5 h 32 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bochum to Dresden would cost roughly 1090–1467 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 541 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.
Bochum
Bochum is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 28′ 54.64″ N, 7° 12′ 58.45″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.48 |
| Longitude | 7.22 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,676 |
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 Bochum and Dresden is at 51.31° N, 10.49° E.
The nearest town is Unstruttal, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis, Thüringen — about 228 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Dresden?
By car it is 541 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 32 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Dresden is 456 kilometres (283 miles or 246 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Dresden?
The driving distance is 541 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 32 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dresden from Bochum?
Dresden lies to the E (93°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Dresden?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 64 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Dresden cost?
Over 541 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Dresden would cost roughly 1090–1467 € 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 Bochum
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bochum → Essen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Gelsenkirchen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Recklinghausen | 17 km |
| Bochum → Dortmund | 21 km |
| Bochum → Mülheim | 27 km |
| Bochum → Bottrop | 30 km |
| Bochum → Oberhausen | 31 km |
| Bochum → Wuppertal | 37 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 |