Dresden to Cologne distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 575 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 58 min. The straight-line distance is 474 km (295 miles); Cologne lies to the W of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 474 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 575 km | 5 h 58 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 Cologne would cost roughly 1158–1558 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 575 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 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Cologne is at 51.04° N, 10.34° E.
The nearest town is Bischofroda, Wartburgkreis, Thüringen — about 237 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Cologne?
By car it is 575 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 58 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Cologne is 474 kilometres (295 miles or 256 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Cologne?
The driving distance is 575 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 58 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Dresden?
Cologne lies to the W (271°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Cologne cost?
Over 575 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Cologne would cost roughly 1158–1558 € 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 Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |