Dresden to Wiesbaden distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Wiesbaden (Germany) is 485 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 48 min. The straight-line distance is 403 km (250 miles); Wiesbaden lies to the WSW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Wiesbaden to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 403 km | 60 min |
| Car (road) | 485 km | 4 h 48 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 Wiesbaden would cost roughly 978–1315 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 485 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 |
Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 4′ 17.83″ N, 8° 14′ 41.40″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.07 |
| Longitude | 8.24 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 288,850 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Wiesbaden is at 50.59° N, 10.96° E.
The nearest town is Stadt Großbreitenbach, Ilm-Kreis, Thüringen — about 201 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Wiesbaden?
By car it is 485 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 48 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Wiesbaden is 403 kilometres (250 miles or 218 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Wiesbaden?
The driving distance is 485 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 48 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wiesbaden from Dresden?
Wiesbaden lies to the WSW (256°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Wiesbaden?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 60 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Wiesbaden cost?
Over 485 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Wiesbaden would cost roughly 978–1315 € 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 Wiesbaden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wiesbaden → Mainz | 16 km |
| Wiesbaden → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 29 km |
| Wiesbaden → Frankfurt am Main | 38 km |
| Wiesbaden → Offenbach | 46 km |
| Wiesbaden → Darmstadt | 48 km |
| Wiesbaden → Bacharach | 50 km |
| Wiesbaden → Oberwesel | 56 km |
| Wiesbaden → Sankt Goar | 78 km |