Chemnitz to Erfurt distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Erfurt (Germany) is 152 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 45 min. The straight-line distance is 134 km (83 miles); Erfurt lies to the W of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Erfurt to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 134 km | 40 min |
| Car (road) | 152 km | 1 h 45 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 Erfurt would cost roughly 312–416 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 152 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 |
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Chemnitz and Erfurt is at 50.91° N, 11.98° E.
The nearest town is Bad Köstritz, Landkreis Greiz, Thüringen — about 67 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Erfurt?
By car it is 152 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 45 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Erfurt is 134 kilometres (83 miles or 72 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Erfurt?
The driving distance is 152 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 45 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Erfurt from Chemnitz?
Erfurt lies to the W (278°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Erfurt?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 40 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Erfurt cost?
Over 152 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Erfurt would cost roughly 312–416 € 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 → Prague | 161 km |
| Chemnitz → Wittenberg | 162 km |
Distances from Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Kassel | 154 km |