Karlsruhe to Nuremberg distance
The distance from Karlsruhe (Germany) to Nuremberg (Germany) is 252 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 36 min. The straight-line distance is 200 km (124 miles); Nuremberg lies to the ENE of Karlsruhe.
Reverse direction: Nuremberg to Karlsruhe distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 200 km | 45 min |
| Car (road) | 252 km | 2 h 36 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 Nuremberg would cost roughly 512–686 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 252 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 |
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 27′ 15.44″ N, 11° 4′ 28.43″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.45 |
| Longitude | 11.07 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 529,508 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Karlsruhe and Nuremberg is at 49.24° N, 9.73° E.
The nearest town is Kupferzell, Hohenlohekreis, Baden-Württemberg — about 100 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Nuremberg?
By car it is 252 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 36 min. The straight-line distance between Karlsruhe and Nuremberg is 200 kilometres (124 miles or 108 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg?
The driving distance is 252 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 36 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Nuremberg from Karlsruhe?
Nuremberg lies to the ENE (75°) as seen from Karlsruhe.
How long is a flight from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 45 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg cost?
Over 252 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg would cost roughly 512–686 € 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 Nuremberg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Nuremberg → Erlangen | 17 km |
| Nuremberg → Ingolstadt | 95 km |
| Nuremberg → Rothenburg ob der Tauber | 104 km |
| Nuremberg → Würzburg | 107 km |
| Nuremberg → Regensburg | 110 km |
| Nuremberg → Augsburg | 146 km |
| Nuremberg → Munich | 169 km |
| Nuremberg → Heilbronn | 171 km |
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