Hamburg to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 610 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h. The straight-line distance is 517 km (321 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the SSW of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 517 km | 69 min |
| Car (road) | 610 km | 6 h |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 1228–1653 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 610 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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
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 Hamburg and Karlsruhe is at 51.28° N, 9.16° E.
The nearest town is Naumburg, Landkreis Kassel, Hessen — about 258 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 610 km, with a driving time of about 6 h. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Karlsruhe is 517 kilometres (321 miles or 279 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 610 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Hamburg?
Karlsruhe lies to the SSW (193°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 69 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 610 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 1228–1653 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 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 |