Braunschweig to Erfurt distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Erfurt (Germany) is 215 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 39 min. The straight-line distance is 147 km (91 miles); Erfurt lies to the SSE of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Erfurt to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 147 km | 41 min |
| Car (road) | 215 km | 2 h 39 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 Erfurt would cost roughly 438–586 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 215 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 |
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Braunschweig and Erfurt is at 51.63° N, 10.78° E.
The nearest town is Harztor, Landkreis Nordhausen, Thüringen — about 73 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Erfurt?
By car it is 215 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 39 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Erfurt is 147 kilometres (91 miles or 79 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Erfurt?
The driving distance is 215 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 39 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Erfurt from Braunschweig?
Erfurt lies to the SSE (166°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Erfurt?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 41 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Erfurt cost?
Over 215 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Erfurt would cost roughly 438–586 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |
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