Braunschweig to Hamburg distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 200 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 10 min. The straight-line distance is 147 km (91 miles); Hamburg lies to the NNW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 147 km | 41 min |
| Car (road) | 200 km | 2 h 10 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 Hamburg would cost roughly 408–546 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 200 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 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Braunschweig and Hamburg is at 52.91° N, 10.26° E.
The nearest town is Faßberg, Landkreis Celle, Niedersachsen — about 73 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Hamburg?
By car it is 200 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 10 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Hamburg is 147 kilometres (91 miles or 79 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 200 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 10 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Braunschweig?
Hamburg lies to the NNW (346°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Hamburg?
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 Hamburg cost?
Over 200 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Hamburg would cost roughly 408–546 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |
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