Dresden to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 556 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 27 min. The straight-line distance is 443 km (276 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the WSW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 443 km | 63 min |
| Car (road) | 556 km | 5 h 27 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dresden to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 1120–1507 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 556 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.
Dresden
Dresden is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 3′ 1.47″ N, 13° 44′ 14.14″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.05 |
| Longitude | 13.74 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 564,904 |
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 Dresden and Karlsruhe is at 50.06° N, 11.01° E.
The nearest town is Ebensfeld, Landkreis Lichtenfels, Bayern — about 222 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 556 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 27 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Karlsruhe is 443 kilometres (276 miles or 239 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 556 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 27 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Dresden?
Karlsruhe lies to the WSW (241°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 63 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 556 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 1120–1507 € 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 Dresden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dresden → Chemnitz | 76 km |
| Dresden → Cottbus | 105 km |
| Dresden → Leipzig | 113 km |
| Dresden → Halle (Saale) | 145 km |
| Dresden → Prague | 149 km |
| Dresden → Karlovy Vary | 170 km |
| Dresden → Wittenberg | 172 km |
| Dresden → Jena | 173 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 |