Augsburg to Essen distance
The distance from Augsburg (Germany) to Essen (Germany) is 601 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 52 min. The straight-line distance is 441 km (274 miles); Essen lies to the NW of Augsburg.
Reverse direction: Essen to Augsburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 441 km | 63 min |
| Car (road) | 601 km | 5 h 52 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Augsburg to Essen would cost roughly 1210–1629 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 601 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.
Augsburg
Augsburg is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 22′ 13.96″ N, 10° 53′ 52.04″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.37 |
| Longitude | 10.9 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 301,105 |
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 Augsburg and Essen is at 49.93° N, 9.02° E.
The nearest town is Schaafheim, Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg, Hessen — about 221 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Augsburg from Essen?
By car it is 601 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 52 min. The straight-line distance between Augsburg and Essen is 441 kilometres (274 miles or 238 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Augsburg to Essen?
The driving distance is 601 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 52 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Augsburg?
Essen lies to the NW (323°) as seen from Augsburg.
How long is a flight from Augsburg to Essen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 63 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Augsburg to Essen cost?
Over 601 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Augsburg to Essen would cost roughly 1210–1629 € 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 Augsburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Augsburg → Munich | 68 km |
| Augsburg → Herrsching | 77 km |
| Augsburg → Starnberg | 80 km |
| Augsburg → Ulm | 81 km |
| Augsburg → Ingolstadt | 86 km |
| Augsburg → Oberammergau | 100 km |
| Augsburg → Schwangau | 101 km |
| Augsburg → Neuschwanstein Castle | 104 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 |