Dresden to Duisburg distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Duisburg (Germany) is 626 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 55 min. The straight-line distance is 487 km (303 miles); Duisburg lies to the W of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Duisburg to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 487 km | 67 min |
| Car (road) | 626 km | 5 h 55 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 Duisburg would cost roughly 1260–1696 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 626 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 |
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Duisburg is at 51.29° N, 10.26° E.
The nearest town is Wachstedt, Eichsfeld, Thüringen — about 244 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Duisburg?
By car it is 626 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 55 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Duisburg is 487 kilometres (303 miles or 263 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Duisburg?
The driving distance is 626 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 55 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Duisburg from Dresden?
Duisburg lies to the W (278°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Duisburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 67 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Duisburg cost?
Over 626 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Duisburg would cost roughly 1260–1696 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |