Erfurt to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 388 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 53 min. The straight-line distance is 289 km (180 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the SW of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 289 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 388 km | 3 h 53 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 784–1054 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 388 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.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
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 Erfurt and Karlsruhe is at 50° N, 9.69° E.
The nearest town is Neuendorf, Landkreis Main-Spessart, Bayern — about 145 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 388 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 53 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Karlsruhe is 289 kilometres (180 miles or 156 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 388 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 53 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Erfurt?
Karlsruhe lies to the SW (221°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 388 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 784–1054 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 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 |