Munchhausen: is it worth driving to Germany for fuel?
Small gain
Only a small saving: at best €3.08 on 50 litres of petrol 95 E10 at ARAL in Hagenbach, 20 min away, once the 14 km detour is paid for (prices of 7 November 2026). Diesel: −€8.93.
Diesel — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.108/L — Rd 468 · 9.5 km, 13 min · 6 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAL (Hagenbach)Friedenstraße 2a, Hagenbach | −€8.93 | €2.249/L | 16 km · 20 min | +14 km |
| T (Rastatt)Plittersdorfer Str. 46A, Rastatt | −€10.87 | €2.309/L | 12 km · 25 min | +6.0 km |
| AGIP ENI (Rastatt)Richard-Wagner-Ring 26, Rastatt | −€11.81 | €2.319/L | 14 km · 27 min | +9.2 km |
| Eberhardt (Elchesheim-Illingen)Durmersheimer Straße 4, Elchesheim-Illingen | −€11.95 | €2.299/L | 18 km · 35 min | +18 km |
| ÖtigheimIndustriestr. 38 | −€12.13 | €2.299/L | 19 km · 32 min | +19 km |
Nearest German station: JET (Rastatt), Karlsruher Str. 1, Rastatt — €2.299/L, 15 km · 29 min, detour +23 km, saving on 50 L −€12.75.
By tank size: 30 L −€6.11 · 50 L −€8.93 · 70 L −€11.75.
Petrol 95 E10 — Small gain
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €1.986/L — Rd 468 · 9.5 km, 13 min · 6 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAL (Hagenbach)Friedenstraße 2a, Hagenbach | +€3.08 | €1.889/L | 16 km · 20 min | +14 km |
| T (Rastatt)Plittersdorfer Str. 46A, Rastatt | +€2.58 | €1.919/L | 12 km · 25 min | +6.0 km |
| AGIP ENI (Rastatt)Richard-Wagner-Ring 26, Rastatt | +€1.66 | €1.929/L | 14 km · 27 min | +9.2 km |
| ÖtigheimIndustriestr. 38 | +€1.42 | €1.909/L | 19 km · 32 min | +19 km |
| TotalEnergies (Rastatt)Karlsruher Str. 16, Rastatt | +€1.35 | €1.929/L | 15 km · 29 min | +12 km |
Nearest German station: JET (Rastatt), Karlsruher Str. 1, Rastatt — €1.909/L, 15 km · 29 min, detour +23 km, saving on 50 L +€0.84.
By tank size: 30 L +€1.14 · 50 L +€3.08 · 70 L +€5.02. The detour pays for itself from 18 L.
| Population | 775 |
|---|---|
| German border | 1.0 km |
| First station | 13 km · 20 min |