Bielefeld to Chemnitz distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Chemnitz (Germany) is 421 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 21 min. The straight-line distance is 332 km (206 miles); Chemnitz lies to the ESE of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Chemnitz to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 332 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 421 km | 4 h 21 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 Chemnitz would cost roughly 850–1143 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 421 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 |
Chemnitz
Chemnitz is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 49′ 41.60″ N, 12° 55′ 15.08″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.83 |
| Longitude | 12.92 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 245,618 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Chemnitz is at 51.45° N, 10.75° E.
The nearest town is Kleinfurra, Landkreis Nordhausen, Thüringen — about 166 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Chemnitz?
By car it is 421 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 21 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Chemnitz is 332 kilometres (206 miles or 179 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Chemnitz?
The driving distance is 421 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 21 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Chemnitz from Bielefeld?
Chemnitz lies to the ESE (112°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Chemnitz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Chemnitz cost?
Over 421 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Chemnitz would cost roughly 850–1143 € 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 Chemnitz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Chemnitz → Dresden | 76 km |
| Chemnitz → Leipzig | 83 km |
| Chemnitz → Karlovy Vary | 88 km |
| Chemnitz → Jena | 109 km |
| Chemnitz → Weimar | 134 km |
| Chemnitz → Halle (Saale) | 136 km |
| Chemnitz → Erfurt | 152 km |
| Chemnitz → Prague | 161 km |
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