Dresden to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 615 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 21 min. The straight-line distance is 510 km (317 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the W of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 510 km | 68 min |
| Car (road) | 615 km | 6 h 21 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 Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 1238–1666 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 615 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 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Mönchengladbach is at 51.18° N, 10.09° E.
The nearest town is Eschwege, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Hessen — about 255 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 615 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 21 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Mönchengladbach is 510 kilometres (317 miles or 275 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 615 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 21 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Dresden?
Mönchengladbach lies to the W (275°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Mönchengladbach?
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 Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 615 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 1238–1666 € 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 Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
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