Braunschweig to Dresden distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Dresden (Germany) is 311 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 7 min. The straight-line distance is 260 km (161 miles); Dresden lies to the ESE of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Dresden to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 260 km | 49 min |
| Car (road) | 311 km | 3 h 7 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Dresden would cost roughly 630–846 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 311 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.
Braunschweig
Braunschweig is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 16′ 4.05″ N, 10° 31′ 28.44″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.27 |
| Longitude | 10.52 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,962 |
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 Braunschweig and Dresden is at 51.67° N, 12.15° E.
The nearest town is Zörbig, Anhalt-Bitterfeld, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 130 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Dresden?
By car it is 311 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 7 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Dresden is 260 kilometres (161 miles or 140 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Dresden?
The driving distance is 311 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 7 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dresden from Braunschweig?
Dresden lies to the ESE (120°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Dresden?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 49 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Dresden cost?
Over 311 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Dresden would cost roughly 630–846 € 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 Braunschweig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Braunschweig → Salzgitter | 25 km |
| Braunschweig → Wolfsburg | 34 km |
| Braunschweig → Goslar | 48 km |
| Braunschweig → Hildesheim | 56 km |
| Braunschweig → Hanover | 71 km |
| Braunschweig → Quedlinburg | 86 km |
| Braunschweig → Magdeburg | 94 km |
| Braunschweig → Göttingen | 113 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 |
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