Aachen to Düsseldorf distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Düsseldorf (Germany) is 80 km by road, with a driving time of about 56 min. The straight-line distance is 70 km (43 miles); Düsseldorf lies to the NE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Düsseldorf to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 70 km | 35 min |
| Car (road) | 80 km | 56 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 Düsseldorf would cost roughly 168–222 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 80 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 |
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Düsseldorf is at 51° N, 6.43° E.
The nearest town is Titz, Kreis Düren, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 35 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Düsseldorf?
By car it is 80 km, with a driving time of about 56 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Düsseldorf is 70 kilometres (43 miles or 38 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Düsseldorf?
The driving distance is 80 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 56 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Düsseldorf from Aachen?
Düsseldorf lies to the NE (44°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Düsseldorf?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 35 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Düsseldorf cost?
Over 80 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Düsseldorf would cost roughly 168–222 € 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 → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
| Aachen → Solingen | 101 km |
Distances from Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 km |