Dresden to Zürich distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Zürich (Switzerland) is 732 km by road, with a driving time of about 7 h 27 min. The straight-line distance is 556 km (345 miles); Zürich lies to the SW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Zürich to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 556 km | 72 min |
| Car (road) | 732 km | 7 h 27 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
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 |
Zürich
Zürich is located in Zürich, Switzerland.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 47° 22′ 36.79″ N, 8° 32′ 30.10″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 47.38 |
| Longitude | 8.54 |
| Region | Zürich |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Population | 415,367 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dresden and Zürich is at 49.24° N, 11.04° E.
The nearest town is Büchenbach, Landkreis Roth, Bayern — about 278 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Zürich?
By car it is 732 km, with a driving time of about 7 h 27 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Zürich is 556 kilometres (345 miles or 300 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Zürich?
The driving distance is 732 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 7 h 27 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Zürich from Dresden?
Zürich lies to the SW (225°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Zürich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 72 minutes.
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 Zürich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Zürich → Lucerne | 52 km |
| Zürich → Gaienhofen | 66 km |
| Zürich → Konstanz | 71 km |
| Zürich → Basel | 85 km |
| Zürich → Titisee-Neustadt | 88 km |
| Zürich → Hinterzarten | 96 km |
| Zürich → Überlingen | 101 km |
| Zürich → Vaduz | 109 km |