Aachen to Braunschweig distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Braunschweig (Germany) is 417 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 10 min. The straight-line distance is 349 km (217 miles); Braunschweig lies to the ENE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Braunschweig to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 349 km | 56 min |
| Car (road) | 417 km | 4 h 10 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Braunschweig would cost roughly 842–1132 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 417 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.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Braunschweig
Braunschweig is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 16′ 4.05″ N, 10° 31′ 28.44″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.27 |
| Longitude | 10.52 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,962 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Braunschweig is at 51.54° N, 8.27° E.
The nearest town is Anröchte, Kreis Soest, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 175 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Braunschweig?
By car it is 417 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 10 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Braunschweig is 349 kilometres (217 miles or 189 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Braunschweig?
The driving distance is 417 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 10 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Braunschweig from Aachen?
Braunschweig lies to the ENE (60°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Braunschweig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 56 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Braunschweig cost?
Over 417 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Braunschweig would cost roughly 842–1132 € 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 Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Braunschweig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Braunschweig → Salzgitter | 25 km |
| Braunschweig → Wolfsburg | 34 km |
| Braunschweig → Goslar | 48 km |
| Braunschweig → Hildesheim | 56 km |
| Braunschweig → Hanover | 71 km |
| Braunschweig → Quedlinburg | 86 km |
| Braunschweig → Magdeburg | 94 km |
| Braunschweig → Göttingen | 113 km |
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