Braunschweig to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 455 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 29 min. The straight-line distance is 392 km (244 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the SSW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 392 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 455 km | 4 h 29 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 Karlsruhe would cost roughly 918–1234 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 455 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 |
Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 0′ 24.80″ N, 8° 24′ 13.15″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.01 |
| Longitude | 8.4 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 309,050 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Braunschweig and Karlsruhe is at 50.64° N, 9.43° E.
The nearest town is Lauterbach (Hessen), Vogelsbergkreis — about 196 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 455 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 29 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Karlsruhe is 392 kilometres (244 miles or 212 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 455 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 29 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Braunschweig?
Karlsruhe lies to the SSW (203°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 59 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 455 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 918–1234 € 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 Karlsruhe
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Karlsruhe → Pforzheim | 29 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heidelberg | 53 km |
| Karlsruhe → Mannheim | 68 km |
| Karlsruhe → Ludwigshafen | 72 km |
| Karlsruhe → Stuttgart | 80 km |
| Karlsruhe → Strasbourg | 83 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heilbronn | 91 km |
| Karlsruhe → Reutlingen | 104 km |
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