Braunschweig to Cologne distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 355 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 30 min. The straight-line distance is 287 km (178 miles); Cologne lies to the WSW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 287 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 355 km | 3 h 30 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 Cologne would cost roughly 718–964 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 355 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 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Braunschweig and Cologne is at 51.62° N, 8.72° E.
The nearest town is Borchen, Kreis Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 144 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Cologne?
By car it is 355 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 30 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Cologne is 287 kilometres (178 miles or 155 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Cologne?
The driving distance is 355 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 30 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Braunschweig?
Cologne lies to the WSW (240°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Cologne cost?
Over 355 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Cologne would cost roughly 718–964 € 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 Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |
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