Dresden to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 597 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 38 min. The straight-line distance is 465 km (289 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the W of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 465 km | 65 min |
| Car (road) | 597 km | 5 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 Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 1202–1618 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 597 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 |
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 31′ 7.55″ N, 7° 5′ 1.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.52 |
| Longitude | 7.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,930 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen is at 51.33° N, 10.43° E.
The nearest town is Niederorschel, Eichsfeld, Thüringen — about 233 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 597 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 38 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen is 465 kilometres (289 miles or 251 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 597 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 38 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Dresden?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the W (279°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 597 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 1202–1618 € 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 Gelsenkirchen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen → Bottrop | 15 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Oberhausen | 18 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Recklinghausen | 23 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Mülheim | 24 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Duisburg | 32 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Dortmund | 36 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Düsseldorf | 46 km |
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