Chemnitz to Düsseldorf distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Düsseldorf (Germany) is 541 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 29 min. The straight-line distance is 431 km (268 miles); Düsseldorf lies to the W of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Düsseldorf to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 431 km | 62 min |
| Car (road) | 541 km | 5 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 Chemnitz to Düsseldorf would cost roughly 1090–1467 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 541 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.
Chemnitz
Chemnitz is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 49′ 41.60″ N, 12° 55′ 15.08″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.83 |
| Longitude | 12.92 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 245,618 |
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Chemnitz and Düsseldorf is at 51.07° N, 9.86° E.
The nearest town is Cornberg, Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Hessen — about 216 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Düsseldorf?
By car it is 541 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 29 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Düsseldorf is 431 kilometres (268 miles or 233 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Düsseldorf?
The driving distance is 541 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 29 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Düsseldorf from Chemnitz?
Düsseldorf lies to the W (278°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Düsseldorf?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 62 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Düsseldorf cost?
Over 541 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Düsseldorf would cost roughly 1090–1467 € 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 Chemnitz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Chemnitz → Dresden | 76 km |
| Chemnitz → Leipzig | 83 km |
| Chemnitz → Karlovy Vary | 88 km |
| Chemnitz → Jena | 109 km |
| Chemnitz → Weimar | 134 km |
| Chemnitz → Halle (Saale) | 136 km |
| Chemnitz → Erfurt | 152 km |
| Chemnitz → Prague | 161 km |
Distances from Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 km |
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