Dresden to Erfurt distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Erfurt (Germany) is 216 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 21 min. The straight-line distance is 190 km (118 miles); Erfurt lies to the W of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Erfurt to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 190 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 216 km | 2 h 21 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 Erfurt would cost roughly 440–589 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 216 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 |
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Erfurt is at 51.03° N, 12.38° E.
The nearest town is Rositz, Altenburger Land, Thüringen — about 95 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Erfurt?
By car it is 216 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 21 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Erfurt is 190 kilometres (118 miles or 102 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Erfurt?
The driving distance is 216 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 21 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Erfurt from Dresden?
Erfurt lies to the W (269°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Erfurt?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Erfurt cost?
Over 216 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Erfurt would cost roughly 440–589 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |