Driving from Rome to Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe lies 853 km (530 mi) north of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 1,041 km (647 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rome | Karlsruhe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Germany |
| Population | 2.3 million | 283,799 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What changes when you arrive in Karlsruhe
Crossing from Italy into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from Rome to Karlsruhe
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Staying in Karlsruhe
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Common questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Rome?
853 km (530 mi) in a straight line, north of Rome; by road roughly 1,041 km (647 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Karlsruhe by car?
About 13 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Karlsruhe?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Karlsruhe?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.