Hanover to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Hanover (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 468 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 37 min. The straight-line distance is 386 km (240 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the SSW of Hanover.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Hanover distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 386 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 468 km | 4 h 37 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hanover to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 944–1270 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 468 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.
Hanover
Hanover is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 33.21″ N, 9° 43′ 55.24″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.38 |
| Longitude | 9.73 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 522,131 |
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 Hanover and Karlsruhe is at 50.69° N, 9.04° E.
The nearest town is Gemünden (Felda), Vogelsbergkreis, Hessen — about 193 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hanover from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 468 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 37 min. The straight-line distance between Hanover and Karlsruhe is 386 kilometres (240 miles or 208 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 468 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 37 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Hanover?
Karlsruhe lies to the SSW (195°) as seen from Hanover.
How long is a flight from Hanover to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 59 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hanover to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 468 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hanover to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 944–1270 € 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 Hanover
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hanover → Hildesheim | 37 km |
| Hanover → Braunschweig | 71 km |
| Hanover → Salzgitter | 71 km |
| Hanover → Wolfsburg | 92 km |
| Hanover → Goslar | 92 km |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 109 km |
| Hanover → Göttingen | 127 km |
| Hanover → Bremen | 128 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 |