Bielefeld to Braunschweig distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Braunschweig (Germany) is 171 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 51 min. The straight-line distance is 139 km (86 miles); Braunschweig lies to the ENE of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Braunschweig to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 139 km | 40 min |
| Car (road) | 171 km | 1 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 Bielefeld to Braunschweig would cost roughly 350–468 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 171 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 |
Braunschweig
Braunschweig is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 16′ 4.05″ N, 10° 31′ 28.44″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.27 |
| Longitude | 10.52 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,962 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Braunschweig is at 52.15° N, 9.52° E.
The nearest town is Coppenbrügge, Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont, Niedersachsen — about 69 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Braunschweig?
By car it is 171 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 51 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Braunschweig is 139 kilometres (86 miles or 75 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Braunschweig?
The driving distance is 171 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 51 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Braunschweig from Bielefeld?
Braunschweig lies to the ENE (78°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Braunschweig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 40 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Braunschweig cost?
Over 171 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Braunschweig would cost roughly 350–468 € 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 Braunschweig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Braunschweig → Salzgitter | 25 km |
| Braunschweig → Wolfsburg | 34 km |
| Braunschweig → Goslar | 48 km |
| Braunschweig → Hildesheim | 56 km |
| Braunschweig → Hanover | 71 km |
| Braunschweig → Quedlinburg | 86 km |
| Braunschweig → Magdeburg | 94 km |
| Braunschweig → Göttingen | 113 km |
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