Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 292 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 51 min. The straight-line distance is 213 km (132 miles); Frankfurt am Main lies to the S of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 213 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 292 km | 2 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 Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 592–794 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 292 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 |
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Frankfurt am Main is at 51.07° N, 8.61° E.
The nearest town is Hallenberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 106 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Frankfurt am Main?
By car it is 292 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 51 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Frankfurt am Main is 213 kilometres (132 miles or 115 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main?
The driving distance is 292 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 51 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Frankfurt am Main from Bielefeld?
Frankfurt am Main lies to the S (177°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main?
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 Frankfurt am Main cost?
Over 292 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 592–794 € 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 Frankfurt am Main
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