Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 336 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 23 min. The straight-line distance is 272 km (169 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the SSE of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 272 km | 50 min |
| Car (road) | 336 km | 3 h 23 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 680–913 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 336 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.
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
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 Düsseldorf and Karlsruhe is at 50.12° N, 7.61° E.
The nearest town is Birkheim, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 136 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 336 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 23 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Karlsruhe is 272 kilometres (169 miles or 147 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 336 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 23 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Düsseldorf?
Karlsruhe lies to the SSE (154°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 50 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 336 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 680–913 € 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 Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 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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