Karlsruhe to Cologne distance
The distance from Karlsruhe (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 300 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 2 min. The straight-line distance is 238 km (148 miles); Cologne lies to the NNW of Karlsruhe.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Karlsruhe distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 238 km | 48 min |
| Car (road) | 300 km | 3 h 2 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Cologne would cost roughly 608–816 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 300 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.
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 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Karlsruhe and Cologne is at 49.97° N, 7.7° E.
The nearest town is Seibersbach, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 119 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Cologne?
By car it is 300 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 2 min. The straight-line distance between Karlsruhe and Cologne is 238 kilometres (148 miles or 129 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Karlsruhe to Cologne?
The driving distance is 300 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 2 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Karlsruhe?
Cologne lies to the NNW (335°) as seen from Karlsruhe.
How long is a flight from Karlsruhe to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 48 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Karlsruhe to Cologne cost?
Over 300 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Cologne would cost roughly 608–816 € 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 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 |
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |