Bonn to Dresden distance
The distance from Bonn (Germany) to Dresden (Germany) is 571 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 58 min. The straight-line distance is 467 km (290 miles); Dresden lies to the E of Bonn.
Reverse direction: Dresden to Bonn distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 467 km | 65 min |
| Car (road) | 571 km | 5 h 58 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bonn to Dresden would cost roughly 1150–1548 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 571 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.
Bonn
Bonn is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 44′ 14.75″ N, 7° 5′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.74 |
| Longitude | 7.1 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 323,336 |
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 Bonn and Dresden is at 50.94° N, 10.41° E.
The nearest town is Wutha-Farnroda, Wartburgkreis, Thüringen — about 233 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bonn from Dresden?
By car it is 571 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 58 min. The straight-line distance between Bonn and Dresden is 467 kilometres (290 miles or 252 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bonn to Dresden?
The driving distance is 571 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 58 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dresden from Bonn?
Dresden lies to the E (83°) as seen from Bonn.
How long is a flight from Bonn to Dresden?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 65 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bonn to Dresden cost?
Over 571 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bonn to Dresden would cost roughly 1150–1548 € 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 Bonn
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bonn → Cologne | 30 km |
| Bonn → Leverkusen | 42 km |
| Bonn → Solingen | 61 km |
| Bonn → Remscheid | 66 km |
| Bonn → Düsseldorf | 72 km |
| Bonn → Neuss | 73 km |
| Bonn → Wuppertal | 75 km |
| Bonn → Nürburg | 77 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 |