Aachen to Essen distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Essen (Germany) is 121 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 22 min. The straight-line distance is 100 km (62 miles); Essen lies to the NE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Essen to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 100 km | 38 min |
| Car (road) | 121 km | 1 h 22 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 Essen would cost roughly 250–333 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 121 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 |
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Essen is at 51.12° N, 6.55° E.
The nearest town is Jüchen, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 50 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Essen?
By car it is 121 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 22 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Essen is 100 kilometres (62 miles or 54 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Essen?
The driving distance is 121 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 22 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Aachen?
Essen lies to the NE (40°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Essen?
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 Essen cost?
Over 121 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Essen would cost roughly 250–333 € 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 Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |