Bielefeld to Erfurt distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Erfurt (Germany) is 285 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 6 min. The straight-line distance is 208 km (129 miles); Erfurt lies to the ESE of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Erfurt to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 208 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 285 km | 3 h 6 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 Erfurt would cost roughly 578–775 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 285 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 |
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Erfurt is at 51.51° N, 9.79° E.
The nearest town is Dransfeld, Landkreis Göttingen, Niedersachsen — about 104 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Erfurt?
By car it is 285 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 6 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Erfurt is 208 kilometres (129 miles or 112 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Erfurt?
The driving distance is 285 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 6 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Erfurt from Bielefeld?
Erfurt lies to the ESE (123°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Erfurt?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 46 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Erfurt cost?
Over 285 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Erfurt would cost roughly 578–775 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |