Dresden to Frankfurt am Main distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 461 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 38 min. The straight-line distance is 372 km (231 miles); Frankfurt am Main lies to the WSW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Frankfurt am Main to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 372 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 461 km | 4 h 38 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 Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 930–1251 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 461 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 |
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Frankfurt am Main is at 50.61° N, 11.18° E.
The nearest town is Unterweißbach, Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Thüringen — about 186 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Frankfurt am Main?
By car it is 461 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 38 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Frankfurt am Main is 372 kilometres (231 miles or 201 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main?
The driving distance is 461 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 38 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Frankfurt am Main from Dresden?
Frankfurt am Main lies to the WSW (256°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 58 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main cost?
Over 461 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 930–1251 € 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 Frankfurt am Main
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