Braunschweig to Chemnitz distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Chemnitz (Germany) is 303 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 1 min. The straight-line distance is 230 km (143 miles); Chemnitz lies to the SE of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Chemnitz to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 230 km | 47 min |
| Car (road) | 303 km | 3 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 Braunschweig to Chemnitz would cost roughly 614–824 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 303 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.
Braunschweig
Braunschweig is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 16′ 4.05″ N, 10° 31′ 28.44″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.27 |
| Longitude | 10.52 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,962 |
Chemnitz
Chemnitz is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 49′ 41.60″ N, 12° 55′ 15.08″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.83 |
| Longitude | 12.92 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 245,618 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Braunschweig and Chemnitz is at 51.55° N, 11.74° E.
The nearest town is Salzatal, Saalekreis, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 115 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Chemnitz?
By car it is 303 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 1 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Chemnitz is 230 kilometres (143 miles or 124 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Chemnitz?
The driving distance is 303 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 1 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Chemnitz from Braunschweig?
Chemnitz lies to the SE (133°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Chemnitz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 47 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Chemnitz cost?
Over 303 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Chemnitz would cost roughly 614–824 € 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 Braunschweig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Braunschweig → Salzgitter | 25 km |
| Braunschweig → Wolfsburg | 34 km |
| Braunschweig → Goslar | 48 km |
| Braunschweig → Hildesheim | 56 km |
| Braunschweig → Hanover | 71 km |
| Braunschweig → Quedlinburg | 86 km |
| Braunschweig → Magdeburg | 94 km |
| Braunschweig → Göttingen | 113 km |
Distances from Chemnitz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Chemnitz → Dresden | 76 km |
| Chemnitz → Leipzig | 83 km |
| Chemnitz → Karlovy Vary | 88 km |
| Chemnitz → Jena | 109 km |
| Chemnitz → Weimar | 134 km |
| Chemnitz → Halle (Saale) | 136 km |
| Chemnitz → Erfurt | 152 km |
| Chemnitz → Prague | 161 km |
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