Alicante to Dresden: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1117.7 miles 1798.7 km · straight line
1412.6 miles actual route 2273.4 km · driving distance
23h 8min estimated drive time
€222 - €273 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
34° NNE bearing direction

How far is Alicante from Dresden?

The distance from Alicante to Dresden is 1117.7 miles (1798.7 km) as the crow flies. Dresden is located NNE of Alicante. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1412.6 miles, taking about 23h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Alicante is in Spain, while Dresden is in Germany.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alicante and Dresden. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alicante to Dresden

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 8min €222 - €273 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 46min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~30h 4min $170–$494* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alicante & Dresden

Quick Facts

Alicante
38.35°N, 0.48°W
Europe/Madrid
0m elevation
Dresden
51.05°N, 13.74°E
Europe/Berlin
113m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 373 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM