Karlsruhe to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Karlsruhe (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 341 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 29 min. The straight-line distance is 266 km (165 miles); Wuppertal lies to the NNW of Karlsruhe.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Karlsruhe distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 266 km | 50 min |
| Car (road) | 341 km | 3 h 29 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 690–927 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 341 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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Karlsruhe and Wuppertal is at 50.13° N, 7.79° E.
The nearest town is Bornich, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 133 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Wuppertal?
By car it is 341 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 29 min. The straight-line distance between Karlsruhe and Wuppertal is 266 kilometres (165 miles or 143 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Karlsruhe to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 341 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 29 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Karlsruhe?
Wuppertal lies to the NNW (341°) as seen from Karlsruhe.
How long is a flight from Karlsruhe to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 50 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Karlsruhe to Wuppertal cost?
Over 341 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Wuppertal would cost roughly 690–927 € 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 Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |
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