Dresden to Lübeck distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 516 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 11 min. The straight-line distance is 375 km (233 miles); Lübeck lies to the NNW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 375 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 516 km | 5 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 Lübeck would cost roughly 1040–1399 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 516 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 |
Lübeck
Lübeck is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 51′ 55.68″ N, 10° 41′ 11.61″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.87 |
| Longitude | 10.69 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 216,889 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Lübeck is at 52.47° N, 12.26° E.
The nearest town is Milower Land, Landkreis Havelland, Brandenburg — about 188 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Lübeck?
By car it is 516 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 11 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Lübeck is 375 kilometres (233 miles or 203 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 516 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 11 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Dresden?
Lübeck lies to the NNW (328°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Lübeck?
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 Lübeck cost?
Over 516 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Lübeck would cost roughly 1040–1399 € 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 Lübeck
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Lübeck → Timmendorfer Strand | 17 km |
| Lübeck → Wismar | 61 km |
| Lübeck → Hamburg | 68 km |
| Lübeck → Kiel | 88 km |
| Lübeck → Lüneburg | ≈ 92 km |
| Lübeck → Rostock | 117 km |
| Lübeck → Krakow am See | 165 km |
| Lübeck → Bremen | 186 km |