Bielefeld to Bochum distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Bochum (Germany) is 135 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 24 min. The straight-line distance is 108 km (67 miles); Bochum lies to the WSW of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Bochum to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 108 km | 38 min |
| Car (road) | 135 km | 1 h 24 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Bochum would cost roughly 278–370 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 135 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.
Bielefeld
Bielefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 1′ 19.53″ N, 8° 31′ 40.36″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.02 |
| Longitude | 8.53 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 331,605 |
Bochum
Bochum is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 28′ 54.64″ N, 7° 12′ 58.45″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.48 |
| Longitude | 7.22 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,676 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Bochum is at 51.75° N, 7.87° E.
The nearest town is Ahlen, Kreis Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 54 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Bochum?
By car it is 135 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 24 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Bochum is 108 kilometres (67 miles or 59 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Bochum?
The driving distance is 135 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 24 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Bochum from Bielefeld?
Bochum lies to the WSW (237°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Bochum?
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 Bielefeld to Bochum cost?
Over 135 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Bochum would cost roughly 278–370 € 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 Bielefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bielefeld → Paderborn | 47 km |
| Bielefeld → Osnabrück | 57 km |
| Bielefeld → Hamm | 83 km |
| Bielefeld → Hanover | 109 km |
| Bielefeld → Dortmund | 112 km |
| Bielefeld → Winterberg | 115 km |
| Bielefeld → Hagen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Recklinghausen | 125 km |
Distances from Bochum
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bochum → Essen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Gelsenkirchen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Recklinghausen | 17 km |
| Bochum → Dortmund | 21 km |
| Bochum → Mülheim | 27 km |
| Bochum → Bottrop | 30 km |
| Bochum → Oberhausen | 31 km |
| Bochum → Wuppertal | 37 km |