Braunschweig to Dortmund distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Dortmund (Germany) is 275 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 44 min. The straight-line distance is 226 km (140 miles); Dortmund lies to the WSW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Dortmund to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 226 km | 47 min |
| Car (road) | 275 km | 2 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 Braunschweig to Dortmund would cost roughly 558–748 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 275 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 |
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Braunschweig and Dortmund is at 51.9° N, 8.98° E.
The nearest town is Horn-Bad Meinberg, Kreis Lippe, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 113 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Dortmund?
By car it is 275 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 44 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Dortmund is 226 kilometres (140 miles or 122 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Dortmund?
The driving distance is 275 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 44 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dortmund from Braunschweig?
Dortmund lies to the WSW (249°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Dortmund?
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 Dortmund cost?
Over 275 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Dortmund would cost roughly 558–748 € 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 Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Gelsenkirchen | 36 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 km |
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