Bielefeld to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 423 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 1 min. The straight-line distance is 335 km (208 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the S of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 335 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 423 km | 4 h 1 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 854–1148 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 423 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.
Bielefeld
Bielefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 1′ 19.53″ N, 8° 31′ 40.36″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.02 |
| Longitude | 8.53 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 331,605 |
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 Bielefeld and Karlsruhe is at 50.51° N, 8.46° E.
The nearest town is Schöffengrund, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Hessen — about 168 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 423 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 1 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Karlsruhe is 335 kilometres (208 miles or 181 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 423 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 1 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Bielefeld?
Karlsruhe lies to the S (182°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 423 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 854–1148 € 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 Bielefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bielefeld → Paderborn | 47 km |
| Bielefeld → Osnabrück | 57 km |
| Bielefeld → Hamm | 83 km |
| Bielefeld → Hanover | 109 km |
| Bielefeld → Dortmund | 112 km |
| Bielefeld → Winterberg | 115 km |
| Bielefeld → Hagen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Recklinghausen | 125 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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