Dresden to Düsseldorf distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Düsseldorf (Germany) is 580 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 59 min. The straight-line distance is 485 km (302 miles); Düsseldorf lies to the W of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Düsseldorf to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 485 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 580 km | 5 h 59 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dresden to Düsseldorf would cost roughly 1168–1572 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 580 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.
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 |
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Düsseldorf is at 51.19° N, 10.27° E.
The nearest town is Südeichsfeld, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis, Thüringen — about 243 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Düsseldorf?
By car it is 580 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 59 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Düsseldorf is 485 kilometres (302 miles or 262 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Düsseldorf?
The driving distance is 580 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 59 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Düsseldorf from Dresden?
Düsseldorf lies to the W (275°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Düsseldorf?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Düsseldorf cost?
Over 580 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Düsseldorf would cost roughly 1168–1572 € 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 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 |
Distances from Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 km |
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