Chemnitz to Cologne distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 506 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 9 min. The straight-line distance is 418 km (260 miles); Cologne lies to the W of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 418 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 506 km | 5 h 9 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 Cologne would cost roughly 1020–1372 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 506 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 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Chemnitz and Cologne is at 50.92° N, 9.94° E.
The nearest town is Wildeck, Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Hessen — about 209 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Cologne?
By car it is 506 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 9 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Cologne is 418 kilometres (260 miles or 226 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Cologne?
The driving distance is 506 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 9 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Chemnitz?
Cologne lies to the W (274°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Cologne cost?
Over 506 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Cologne would cost roughly 1020–1372 € 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 Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |