Braunschweig to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 309 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 2 min. The straight-line distance is 258 km (160 miles); Wuppertal lies to the WSW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 258 km | 49 min |
| Car (road) | 309 km | 3 h 2 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 626–840 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 309 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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Braunschweig and Wuppertal is at 51.77° N, 8.82° E.
The nearest town is Bad Lippspringe, Kreis Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 129 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Wuppertal?
By car it is 309 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 2 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Wuppertal is 258 kilometres (160 miles or 139 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 309 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 2 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Braunschweig?
Wuppertal lies to the WSW (245°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 49 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Wuppertal cost?
Over 309 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Wuppertal would cost roughly 626–840 € 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 Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |
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