Dresden to Hamburg distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 498 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 55 min. The straight-line distance is 377 km (234 miles); Hamburg lies to the NW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 377 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 498 km | 4 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 Hamburg would cost roughly 1004–1351 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 498 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 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Hamburg is at 52.31° N, 11.92° E.
The nearest town is Burg, Jerichower Land, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 189 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Hamburg?
By car it is 498 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 55 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Hamburg is 377 kilometres (234 miles or 204 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 498 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 55 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Dresden?
Hamburg lies to the NW (319°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Hamburg?
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 Hamburg cost?
Over 498 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Hamburg would cost roughly 1004–1351 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |