Bielefeld to Duisburg distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Duisburg (Germany) is 166 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 39 min. The straight-line distance is 138 km (86 miles); Duisburg lies to the WSW of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Duisburg to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 138 km | 40 min |
| Car (road) | 166 km | 1 h 39 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 Duisburg would cost roughly 340–454 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 166 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 |
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Duisburg is at 51.73° N, 7.64° E.
The nearest town is Ascheberg, Kreis Coesfeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 69 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Duisburg?
By car it is 166 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 39 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Duisburg is 138 kilometres (86 miles or 75 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Duisburg?
The driving distance is 166 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 39 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Duisburg from Bielefeld?
Duisburg lies to the WSW (242°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Duisburg?
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 Duisburg cost?
Over 166 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Duisburg would cost roughly 340–454 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |
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