Augsburg to Cologne distance
The distance from Augsburg (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 519 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 17 min. The straight-line distance is 402 km (250 miles); Cologne lies to the NW of Augsburg.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Augsburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 402 km | 60 min |
| Car (road) | 519 km | 5 h 17 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 Cologne would cost roughly 1046–1407 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 519 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 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Augsburg and Cologne is at 49.67° N, 8.98° E.
The nearest town is Michelstadt, Odenwaldkreis, Hessen — about 201 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Augsburg from Cologne?
By car it is 519 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 17 min. The straight-line distance between Augsburg and Cologne is 402 kilometres (250 miles or 217 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Augsburg to Cologne?
The driving distance is 519 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 17 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Augsburg?
Cologne lies to the NW (317°) as seen from Augsburg.
How long is a flight from Augsburg to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 60 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Augsburg to Cologne cost?
Over 519 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Augsburg to Cologne would cost roughly 1046–1407 € 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 Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |