Braunschweig to Düsseldorf distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Düsseldorf (Germany) is 339 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 24 min. The straight-line distance is 283 km (176 miles); Düsseldorf lies to the WSW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Düsseldorf to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 283 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 339 km | 3 h 24 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 Düsseldorf would cost roughly 686–921 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 339 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 |
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Braunschweig and Düsseldorf is at 51.76° N, 8.63° E.
The nearest town is Hövelhof, Kreis Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 141 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Düsseldorf?
By car it is 339 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 24 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Düsseldorf is 283 kilometres (176 miles or 153 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Düsseldorf?
The driving distance is 339 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 24 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Düsseldorf from Braunschweig?
Düsseldorf lies to the WSW (247°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Düsseldorf?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 51 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Düsseldorf cost?
Over 339 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Düsseldorf would cost roughly 686–921 € 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 Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 km |
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