Dresden to Hanover distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 369 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 37 min. The straight-line distance is 313 km (194 miles); Hanover lies to the WNW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 313 km | 53 min |
| Car (road) | 369 km | 3 h 37 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 Hanover would cost roughly 746–1002 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 369 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 |
Hanover
Hanover is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 33.21″ N, 9° 43′ 55.24″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.38 |
| Longitude | 9.73 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 522,131 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Hanover is at 51.73° N, 11.76° E.
The nearest town is Plötzkau, Salzlandkreis, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 156 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Hanover?
By car it is 369 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 37 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Hanover is 313 kilometres (194 miles or 169 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Hanover?
The driving distance is 369 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 37 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Dresden?
Hanover lies to the WNW (300°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Hanover?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 53 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Hanover cost?
Over 369 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Hanover would cost roughly 746–1002 € 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 Hanover
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hanover → Hildesheim | 37 km |
| Hanover → Braunschweig | 71 km |
| Hanover → Salzgitter | 71 km |
| Hanover → Wolfsburg | 92 km |
| Hanover → Goslar | 92 km |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 109 km |
| Hanover → Göttingen | 127 km |
| Hanover → Bremen | 128 km |