Aachen to Bochum distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Bochum (Germany) is 135 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 32 min. The straight-line distance is 111 km (69 miles); Bochum lies to the NE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Bochum to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 111 km | 38 min |
| Car (road) | 135 km | 1 h 32 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 Bochum would cost roughly 278–370 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 135 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 |
Bochum
Bochum is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 28′ 54.64″ N, 7° 12′ 58.45″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.48 |
| Longitude | 7.22 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,676 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Bochum is at 51.13° N, 6.65° E.
The nearest town is Grevenbroich, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 56 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Bochum?
By car it is 135 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 32 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Bochum is 111 kilometres (69 miles or 60 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Bochum?
The driving distance is 135 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 32 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Bochum from Aachen?
Bochum lies to the NE (45°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Bochum?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 38 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Bochum cost?
Over 135 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Bochum would cost roughly 278–370 € 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 Bochum
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bochum → Essen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Gelsenkirchen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Recklinghausen | 17 km |
| Bochum → Dortmund | 21 km |
| Bochum → Mülheim | 27 km |
| Bochum → Bottrop | 30 km |
| Bochum → Oberhausen | 31 km |
| Bochum → Wuppertal | 37 km |