Aachen to Hamburg distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 489 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 51 min. The straight-line distance is 407 km (253 miles); Hamburg lies to the NE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 407 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 489 km | 4 h 51 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 Hamburg would cost roughly 986–1326 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 489 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 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Hamburg is at 52.18° N, 7.97° E.
The nearest town is Lienen, Kreis Steinfurt, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 204 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Hamburg?
By car it is 489 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 51 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Hamburg is 407 kilometres (253 miles or 220 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 489 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 51 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Aachen?
Hamburg lies to the NE (39°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Hamburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Hamburg cost?
Over 489 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Hamburg would cost roughly 986–1326 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |