Bremen to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Bremen (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 572 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 38 min. The straight-line distance is 454 km (282 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the S of Bremen.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Bremen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 454 km | 64 min |
| Car (road) | 572 km | 5 h 38 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bremen to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 1152–1550 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 572 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.
Bremen
Bremen is located in Bremen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 4′ 45.47″ N, 8° 48′ 6.10″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.08 |
| Longitude | 8.8 |
| Region | Bremen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 586,271 |
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 Bremen and Karlsruhe is at 51.04° N, 8.59° E.
The nearest town is Hatzfeld (Eder), Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen — about 227 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bremen from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 572 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 38 min. The straight-line distance between Bremen and Karlsruhe is 454 kilometres (282 miles or 245 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 572 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 38 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Bremen?
Karlsruhe lies to the S (184°) as seen from Bremen.
How long is a flight from Bremen to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 64 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bremen to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 572 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bremen to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 1152–1550 € 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 Bremen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bremen → Oldenburg | 49 km |
| Bremen → Bremerhaven | 62 km |
| Bremen → Osnabrück | 120 km |
| Bremen → Hamburg | 128 km |
| Bremen → Hanover | 128 km |
| Bremen → Lüneburg | ≈ 142 km |
| Bremen → Hildesheim | 156 km |
| Bremen → Braunschweig | 176 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 |