Bonn to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Bonn (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 283 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 49 min. The straight-line distance is 214 km (133 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the SSE of Bonn.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Bonn distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 214 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 283 km | 2 h 49 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bonn to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 574–770 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 283 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.
Bonn
Bonn is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 44′ 14.75″ N, 7° 5′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.74 |
| Longitude | 7.1 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 323,336 |
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 Bonn and Karlsruhe is at 49.87° N, 7.76° E.
The nearest town is Sommerloch, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 107 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bonn from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 283 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 49 min. The straight-line distance between Bonn and Karlsruhe is 214 kilometres (133 miles or 116 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bonn to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 283 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 49 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Bonn?
Karlsruhe lies to the SSE (154°) as seen from Bonn.
How long is a flight from Bonn to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 46 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bonn to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 283 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bonn to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 574–770 € 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 Bonn
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bonn → Cologne | 30 km |
| Bonn → Leverkusen | 42 km |
| Bonn → Solingen | 61 km |
| Bonn → Remscheid | 66 km |
| Bonn → Düsseldorf | 72 km |
| Bonn → Neuss | 73 km |
| Bonn → Wuppertal | 75 km |
| Bonn → Nürburg | 77 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 |