Dresden to Essen distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Essen (Germany) is 555 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 469 km (292 miles); Essen lies to the W of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Essen to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 469 km | 65 min |
| Car (road) | 555 km | 5 h 40 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 Essen would cost roughly 1118–1504 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 555 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 |
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Essen is at 51.3° N, 10.39° E.
The nearest town is Unstruttal, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis, Thüringen — about 235 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Essen?
By car it is 555 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Essen is 469 kilometres (292 miles or 253 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Essen?
The driving distance is 555 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Dresden?
Essen lies to the W (278°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Essen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 65 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Essen cost?
Over 555 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Essen would cost roughly 1118–1504 € 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 Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |