Bielefeld to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 252 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 34 min. The straight-line distance is 211 km (131 miles); Magdeburg lies to the E of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 211 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 252 km | 2 h 34 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 Magdeburg would cost roughly 512–686 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 252 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 |
Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.11 |
| Longitude | 11.61 |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Magdeburg is at 52.08° N, 10.07° E.
The nearest town is Bad Salzdetfurth, Landkreis Hildesheim, Niedersachsen — about 105 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Magdeburg?
By car it is 252 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 34 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Magdeburg is 211 kilometres (131 miles or 114 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 252 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 34 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Bielefeld?
Magdeburg lies to the E (86°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Magdeburg?
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 Magdeburg cost?
Over 252 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Magdeburg would cost roughly 512–686 € 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 Magdeburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Magdeburg → Quedlinburg | 59 km |
| Magdeburg → Wolfsburg | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Halle (Saale) | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Wittenberg | 92 km |
| Magdeburg → Braunschweig | 94 km |
| Magdeburg → Salzgitter | 109 km |
| Magdeburg → Goslar | 115 km |
| Magdeburg → Leipzig | 122 km |
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