Chemnitz to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 487 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 10 min. The straight-line distance is 406 km (252 miles); Wuppertal lies to the W of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 406 km | 60 min |
| Car (road) | 487 km | 5 h 10 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 982–1321 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 487 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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Chemnitz and Wuppertal is at 51.08° N, 10.05° E.
The nearest town is Ringgau, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Hessen — about 203 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Wuppertal?
By car it is 487 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 10 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Wuppertal is 406 kilometres (252 miles or 219 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 487 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 10 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Chemnitz?
Wuppertal lies to the W (279°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 60 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Wuppertal cost?
Over 487 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Wuppertal would cost roughly 982–1321 € 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 Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |
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