Dortmund to Dresden distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Dresden (Germany) is 515 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 19 min. The straight-line distance is 439 km (273 miles); Dresden lies to the E of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Dresden to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 439 km | 63 min |
| Car (road) | 515 km | 5 h 19 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Dresden would cost roughly 1038–1396 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 515 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.
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
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 Dortmund and Dresden is at 51.32° N, 10.62° E.
The nearest town is Helbedündorf, Kyffhäuserkreis, Thüringen — about 220 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Dresden?
By car it is 515 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 19 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Dresden is 439 kilometres (273 miles or 237 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Dresden?
The driving distance is 515 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 19 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dresden from Dortmund?
Dresden lies to the E (94°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Dresden?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 63 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Dresden cost?
Over 515 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Dresden would cost roughly 1038–1396 € 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 Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Gelsenkirchen | 36 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 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 |