Chemnitz to Nuremberg distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Nuremberg (Germany) is 240 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 35 min. The straight-line distance is 202 km (125 miles); Nuremberg lies to the SW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Nuremberg to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 202 km | 45 min |
| Car (road) | 240 km | 2 h 35 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 Nuremberg would cost roughly 488–654 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 240 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 |
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 27′ 15.44″ N, 11° 4′ 28.43″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.45 |
| Longitude | 11.07 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 529,508 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Chemnitz and Nuremberg is at 50.14° N, 11.98° E.
The nearest town is Kirchenlamitz, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Bayern — about 101 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Nuremberg?
By car it is 240 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 35 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Nuremberg is 202 kilometres (125 miles or 109 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Nuremberg?
The driving distance is 240 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 35 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Nuremberg from Chemnitz?
Nuremberg lies to the SW (221°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Nuremberg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 45 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Nuremberg cost?
Over 240 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Nuremberg would cost roughly 488–654 € 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 Nuremberg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Nuremberg → Erlangen | 17 km |
| Nuremberg → Ingolstadt | 95 km |
| Nuremberg → Rothenburg ob der Tauber | 104 km |
| Nuremberg → Würzburg | 107 km |
| Nuremberg → Regensburg | 110 km |
| Nuremberg → Augsburg | 146 km |
| Nuremberg → Munich | 169 km |
| Nuremberg → Heilbronn | 171 km |
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