How far is it from Chemnitz to Erlangen?

The distance between Chemnitz and Erlangen is 152 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Erlangen?

The drive from Chemnitz to Erlangen takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.

The fastest route from Chemnitz to Erlangen covers 152 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.

Erlangen lies roughly to the south-west of Chemnitz.

The drive from Chemnitz to Erlangen mainly follows A 72, A 70, A 73. The longest single stretch is 64 mi on A 72.

Towns on the route from Chemnitz to Erlangen include Zwickau, Plauen, Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Bayreuth, Bamberg.

Distance: 152 miDuration: 2 h 30 min

Driving from Chemnitz to Erlangen takes about 2 h 30 min via A 72. The distance is 152 mi. The straight-line distance is 121 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Chemnitz, Vogelsgrün, Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Bayreuth, Erlangen. Driving directions

Driving directions22 · 152 mi

The return trip from Erlangen to Chemnitz covers roughly the same distance, 152 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

How far is it from Chemnitz to Erlangen?: The distance between Chemnitz and Erlangen is 152 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Erlangen?: The drive from Chemnitz to Erlangen takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Chemnitz to Erlangen?: The fastest route from Chemnitz to Erlangen covers 152 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.
Which direction is Erlangen from Chemnitz?: Erlangen lies roughly to the south-west of Chemnitz.
Which roads does the route from Chemnitz to Erlangen follow?: The drive from Chemnitz to Erlangen mainly follows A 72, A 70, A 73. The longest single stretch is 64 mi on A 72.
Which towns do you pass between Chemnitz and Erlangen?: Towns on the route from Chemnitz to Erlangen include Zwickau, Plauen, Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Bayreuth, Bamberg.