Dresden to Munich distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 460 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 35 min. The straight-line distance is 359 km (223 miles); Munich lies to the SSW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Munich to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 359 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 460 km | 4 h 35 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 Munich would cost roughly 928–1248 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 460 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 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Munich is at 49.6° N, 12.63° E.
The nearest town is Bělá nad Radbuzou, Okres Domažlice, Plzeňský kraj — about 180 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Munich?
By car it is 460 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 35 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Munich is 359 kilometres (223 miles or 194 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Munich?
The driving distance is 460 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 35 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Dresden?
Munich lies to the SSW (206°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 57 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Munich cost?
Over 460 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Munich would cost roughly 928–1248 € 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 Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |