Chemnitz to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 484 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 46 min. The straight-line distance is 381 km (237 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the WSW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 381 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 484 km | 4 h 46 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 Karlsruhe would cost roughly 976–1313 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 484 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 |
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 Chemnitz and Karlsruhe is at 49.94° N, 10.62° E.
The nearest town is Oberaurach, Landkreis Haßberge, Bayern — about 191 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 484 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 46 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Karlsruhe is 381 kilometres (237 miles or 206 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 484 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 46 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Chemnitz?
Karlsruhe lies to the WSW (240°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 59 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 484 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 976–1313 € 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 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 |
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