Dresden to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 551 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 37 min. The straight-line distance is 460 km (286 miles); Wuppertal lies to the W of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 460 km | 64 min |
| Car (road) | 551 km | 5 h 37 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 1110–1494 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 551 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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Wuppertal is at 51.2° N, 10.45° E.
The nearest town is Mühlhausen/Thüringen, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis — about 230 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Wuppertal?
By car it is 551 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 37 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Wuppertal is 460 kilometres (286 miles or 248 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 551 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 37 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Dresden?
Wuppertal lies to the W (275°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 64 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Wuppertal cost?
Over 551 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Wuppertal would cost roughly 1110–1494 € 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 Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |