Aachen to Bielefeld distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Bielefeld (Germany) is 255 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 37 min. The straight-line distance is 219 km (136 miles); Bielefeld lies to the NE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Bielefeld to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 219 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 255 km | 2 h 37 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Bielefeld would cost roughly 518–694 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 255 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.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Bielefeld
Bielefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 1′ 19.53″ N, 8° 31′ 40.36″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.02 |
| Longitude | 8.53 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 331,605 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Bielefeld is at 51.41° N, 7.29° E.
The nearest town is Wetter (Ruhr), Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 109 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Bielefeld?
By car it is 255 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 37 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Bielefeld is 219 kilometres (136 miles or 118 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Bielefeld?
The driving distance is 255 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 37 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Bielefeld from Aachen?
Bielefeld lies to the NE (50°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Bielefeld?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 46 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Bielefeld cost?
Over 255 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Bielefeld would cost roughly 518–694 € 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 Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Bielefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bielefeld → Paderborn | 47 km |
| Bielefeld → Osnabrück | 57 km |
| Bielefeld → Hamm | 83 km |
| Bielefeld → Hanover | 109 km |
| Bielefeld → Dortmund | 112 km |
| Bielefeld → Winterberg | 115 km |
| Bielefeld → Hagen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Recklinghausen | 125 km |