Bielefeld to Cologne distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 193 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h. The straight-line distance is 162 km (101 miles); Cologne lies to the SW of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 162 km | 42 min |
| Car (road) | 193 km | 2 h |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Cologne would cost roughly 394–527 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 193 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 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Cologne is at 51.48° N, 7.73° E.
The nearest town is Fröndenberg/Ruhr, Kreis Unna, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 81 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Cologne?
By car it is 193 km, with a driving time of about 2 h. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Cologne is 162 kilometres (101 miles or 88 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Cologne?
The driving distance is 193 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Bielefeld?
Cologne lies to the SW (223°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 42 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Cologne cost?
Over 193 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Cologne would cost roughly 394–527 € 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 Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |