Karlsruhe to Lübeck distance
The distance from Karlsruhe (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 672 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 38 min. The straight-line distance is 563 km (350 miles); Lübeck lies to the NNE of Karlsruhe.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Karlsruhe distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 563 km | 72 min |
| Car (road) | 672 km | 6 h 38 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 Lübeck would cost roughly 1352–1820 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 672 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 |
Lübeck
Lübeck is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 51′ 55.68″ N, 10° 41′ 11.61″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.87 |
| Longitude | 10.69 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 216,889 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Karlsruhe and Lübeck is at 51.44° N, 9.48° E.
The nearest town is Immenhausen, Landkreis Kassel, Hessen — about 281 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Lübeck?
By car it is 672 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 38 min. The straight-line distance between Karlsruhe and Lübeck is 563 kilometres (350 miles or 304 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Karlsruhe to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 672 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 38 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Karlsruhe?
Lübeck lies to the NNE (15°) as seen from Karlsruhe.
How long is a flight from Karlsruhe to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 72 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Karlsruhe to Lübeck cost?
Over 672 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Lübeck would cost roughly 1352–1820 € 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 Lübeck
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Lübeck → Timmendorfer Strand | 17 km |
| Lübeck → Wismar | 61 km |
| Lübeck → Hamburg | 68 km |
| Lübeck → Kiel | 88 km |
| Lübeck → Lüneburg | ≈ 92 km |
| Lübeck → Rostock | 117 km |
| Lübeck → Krakow am See | 165 km |
| Lübeck → Bremen | 186 km |