Dresden to Mannheim distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Mannheim (Germany) is 533 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 19 min. The straight-line distance is 413 km (257 miles); Mannheim lies to the WSW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Mannheim to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 413 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 533 km | 5 h 19 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 Mannheim would cost roughly 1074–1445 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 533 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 |
Mannheim
Mannheim is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 29′ 14.40″ N, 8° 27′ 52.72″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.49 |
| Longitude | 8.46 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 318,035 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Mannheim is at 50.3° N, 11.06° E.
The nearest town is Rödental, Landkreis Coburg, Bayern — about 206 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Mannheim?
By car it is 533 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 19 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Mannheim is 413 kilometres (257 miles or 223 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Mannheim?
The driving distance is 533 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 19 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mannheim from Dresden?
Mannheim lies to the WSW (247°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Mannheim?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Mannheim cost?
Over 533 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Mannheim would cost roughly 1074–1445 € 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 Mannheim
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mannheim → Heidelberg | 20 km |
| Mannheim → Darmstadt | 54 km |
| Mannheim → Karlsruhe | 68 km |
| Mannheim → Frankfurt am Main | 79 km |
| Mannheim → Mainz | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Heilbronn | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 86 km |
| Mannheim → Pforzheim | 89 km |