Dresden to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 226 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 13 min. The straight-line distance is 189 km (117 miles); Magdeburg lies to the NW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 189 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 226 km | 2 h 13 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 Magdeburg would cost roughly 460–616 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 226 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 |
Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.11 |
| Longitude | 11.61 |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Magdeburg is at 51.59° N, 12.69° E.
The nearest town is Laußig, Landkreis Nordsachsen, Sachsen — about 94 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Magdeburg?
By car it is 226 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 13 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Magdeburg is 189 kilometres (117 miles or 102 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 226 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 13 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Dresden?
Magdeburg lies to the NW (310°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Magdeburg cost?
Over 226 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Magdeburg would cost roughly 460–616 € 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 Magdeburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Magdeburg → Quedlinburg | 59 km |
| Magdeburg → Wolfsburg | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Halle (Saale) | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Wittenberg | 92 km |
| Magdeburg → Braunschweig | 94 km |
| Magdeburg → Salzgitter | 109 km |
| Magdeburg → Goslar | 115 km |
| Magdeburg → Leipzig | 122 km |