Dresden to Stockholm: Road Trip Guide & Distance

596.6 miles 960.2 km · straight line
1005.1 miles actual route 1617.5 km · driving distance
17h 6min estimated drive time
€173 - €214 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Dresden from Stockholm?

The distance from Dresden to Stockholm is 596.6 miles (960.2 km) as the crow flies. Stockholm is located NNE of Dresden. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1005.1 miles, taking about 17h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Dresden is in Germany, while Stockholm is in Sweden.

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 Dresden and Stockholm. 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 Dresden to Stockholm

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 6min €173 - €214 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 31min $80–$151* Budget
Train ~22h 14min $121–$352* Comfort

Quick Facts

Dresden
51.05°N, 13.74°E
Europe/Berlin
113m elevation
Stockholm
59.33°N, 18.07°E
Europe/Stockholm
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM