Bielefeld to Hamburg distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 250 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 45 min. The straight-line distance is 196 km (122 miles); Hamburg lies to the NNE of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 196 km | 45 min |
| Car (road) | 250 km | 2 h 45 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 Hamburg would cost roughly 508–681 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 250 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 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Hamburg is at 52.79° N, 9.24° E.
The nearest town is Eystrup, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser, Niedersachsen — about 98 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Hamburg?
By car it is 250 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 45 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Hamburg is 196 kilometres (122 miles or 106 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 250 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 45 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Bielefeld?
Hamburg lies to the NNE (29°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Hamburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 45 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Hamburg cost?
Over 250 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Hamburg would cost roughly 508–681 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |