Duisburg to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 355 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 35 min. The straight-line distance is 294 km (183 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the SSE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 294 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 355 km | 3 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 Duisburg to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 718–964 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 355 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.
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
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 Duisburg and Karlsruhe is at 50.22° N, 7.6° E.
The nearest town is Filsen, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 147 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 355 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 35 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Karlsruhe is 294 kilometres (183 miles or 159 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 355 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 35 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Duisburg?
Karlsruhe lies to the SSE (156°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 355 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 718–964 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 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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