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Cities Near Schwäbisch Gmünd

Cities near Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Göppingen, Aalen, Heidenheim an der Brenz. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany is Göppingen, about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Göppingen9 mi / 15 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Aalen14 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Heidenheim an der Brenz18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Waiblingen22 mi / 35 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Ulm29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Reutlingen34 mi / 55 km1 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip
Heilbronn35 mi / 57 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip
Sindelfingen36 mi / 58 km1 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip
Pforzheim50 mi / 81 km1 hr 30 minDrive/railDay trip
Augsburg58 mi / 94 km1 hr 45 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Schwäbisch Gmünd

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Göppingen, Aalen, Heidenheim an der Brenz, Waiblingen, Ulm. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Schwäbisch Gmünd include Göppingen, Aalen, Heidenheim an der Brenz, Waiblingen, Ulm. The closest is Göppingen, about 9 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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