Augsburg to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Augsburg (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 603 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 53 min. The straight-line distance is 444 km (276 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the NW of Augsburg.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Augsburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 444 km | 63 min |
| Car (road) | 603 km | 5 h 53 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 Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 1214–1634 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 603 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 |
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 31′ 7.55″ N, 7° 5′ 1.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.52 |
| Longitude | 7.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,930 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Augsburg and Gelsenkirchen is at 49.96° N, 9.05° E.
The nearest town is Stockstadt a.Main, Landkreis Aschaffenburg, Bayern — about 222 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Augsburg from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 603 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 53 min. The straight-line distance between Augsburg and Gelsenkirchen is 444 kilometres (276 miles or 240 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Augsburg to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 603 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 53 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Augsburg?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the NW (324°) as seen from Augsburg.
How long is a flight from Augsburg to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 603 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Augsburg to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 1214–1634 € 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 Gelsenkirchen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen → Bottrop | 15 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Oberhausen | 18 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Recklinghausen | 23 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Mülheim | 24 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Duisburg | 32 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Dortmund | 36 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Düsseldorf | 46 km |
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