Aachen to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 349 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 30 min. The straight-line distance is 257 km (160 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the SE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 257 km | 49 min |
| Car (road) | 349 km | 3 h 30 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 Karlsruhe would cost roughly 706–948 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 349 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 |
Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 0′ 24.80″ N, 8° 24′ 13.15″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.01 |
| Longitude | 8.4 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 309,050 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Karlsruhe is at 49.9° N, 7.27° E.
The nearest town is Hirschfeld (Hunsrück), Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 129 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 349 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 30 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Karlsruhe is 257 kilometres (160 miles or 139 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 349 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 30 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Aachen?
Karlsruhe lies to the SE (139°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 49 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 349 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 706–948 € 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 Karlsruhe
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Karlsruhe → Pforzheim | 29 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heidelberg | 53 km |
| Karlsruhe → Mannheim | 68 km |
| Karlsruhe → Ludwigshafen | 72 km |
| Karlsruhe → Stuttgart | 80 km |
| Karlsruhe → Strasbourg | 83 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heilbronn | 91 km |
| Karlsruhe → Reutlingen | 104 km |