Bielefeld to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 217 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 12 min. The straight-line distance is 172 km (107 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the WSW of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 172 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 217 km | 2 h 12 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 Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 442–592 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 217 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 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Mönchengladbach is at 51.61° N, 7.47° E.
The nearest town is Lünen, Kreis Unna, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 86 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 217 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 12 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Mönchengladbach is 172 kilometres (107 miles or 93 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 217 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 12 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Bielefeld?
Mönchengladbach lies to the WSW (238°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 217 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 442–592 € 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 Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
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