Bielefeld to Essen distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Essen (Germany) is 149 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 32 min. The straight-line distance is 121 km (75 miles); Essen lies to the WSW of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Essen to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 121 km | 39 min |
| Car (road) | 149 km | 1 h 32 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 Essen would cost roughly 306–408 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 149 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 |
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Essen is at 51.74° N, 7.77° E.
The nearest town is Drensteinfurt, Kreis Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 61 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Essen?
By car it is 149 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 32 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Essen is 121 kilometres (75 miles or 65 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Essen?
The driving distance is 149 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 32 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Bielefeld?
Essen lies to the WSW (239°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Essen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 39 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Essen cost?
Over 149 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Essen would cost roughly 306–408 € 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 Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |