Augsburg to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Augsburg (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 226 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 24 min. The straight-line distance is 196 km (122 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the WNW of Augsburg.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Augsburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 196 km | 45 min |
| Car (road) | 226 km | 2 h 24 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Augsburg to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 460–616 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 226 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.
Augsburg
Augsburg is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 22′ 13.96″ N, 10° 53′ 52.04″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.37 |
| Longitude | 10.9 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 301,105 |
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 Augsburg and Karlsruhe is at 48.7° N, 9.66° E.
The nearest town is Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg — about 98 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Augsburg from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 226 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 24 min. The straight-line distance between Augsburg and Karlsruhe is 196 kilometres (122 miles or 106 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Augsburg to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 226 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 24 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Augsburg?
Karlsruhe lies to the WNW (292°) as seen from Augsburg.
How long is a flight from Augsburg to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 45 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Augsburg to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 226 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Augsburg to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 460–616 € 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 Augsburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Augsburg → Munich | 68 km |
| Augsburg → Herrsching | 77 km |
| Augsburg → Starnberg | 80 km |
| Augsburg → Ulm | 81 km |
| Augsburg → Ingolstadt | 86 km |
| Augsburg → Oberammergau | 100 km |
| Augsburg → Schwangau | 101 km |
| Augsburg → Neuschwanstein Castle | 104 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 |
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