Birmingham, United Kingdom to Dresden: Road Trip Guide & Distance

674.2 miles 1085 km · straight line
831.6 miles actual route 1338.3 km · driving distance
14h 23min estimated drive time
£126 - £155 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Dresden?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Dresden is 674.2 miles (1085 km) as the crow flies. Dresden is located E of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 831.6 miles, taking about 14h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, 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 Birmingham, United Kingdom 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 Birmingham, United Kingdom to Dresden

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 23min £126 - £155 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 16min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~18h 42min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Dresden

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM