Berlin to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 677 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 44 min. The straight-line distance is 525 km (326 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the SW of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 525 km | 69 min |
| Car (road) | 677 km | 6 h 44 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Berlin to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 1362–1834 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 677 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.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
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 Berlin and Karlsruhe is at 50.79° N, 10.81° E.
The nearest town is Plaue, Ilm-Kreis, Thüringen — about 263 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 677 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 44 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Karlsruhe is 525 kilometres (326 miles or 284 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 677 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 44 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Berlin?
Karlsruhe lies to the SW (224°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 69 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 677 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 1362–1834 € 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 Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 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 |