Dresden to Krefeld distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Krefeld (Germany) is 593 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 11 min. The straight-line distance is 501 km (311 miles); Krefeld lies to the W of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Krefeld to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 501 km | 68 min |
| Car (road) | 593 km | 6 h 11 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 Krefeld would cost roughly 1194–1607 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 593 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 |
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Krefeld is at 51.25° N, 10.16° E.
The nearest town is Geismar, Eichsfeld, Thüringen — about 250 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Krefeld?
By car it is 593 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 11 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Krefeld is 501 kilometres (311 miles or 270 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Krefeld?
The driving distance is 593 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 11 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Krefeld from Dresden?
Krefeld lies to the W (276°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Krefeld?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 68 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Krefeld cost?
Over 593 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Krefeld would cost roughly 1194–1607 € 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 Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Essen | 40 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 km |