Bielefeld to Munich distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 598 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 52 min. The straight-line distance is 484 km (301 miles); Munich lies to the SSE of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Munich to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 484 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 598 km | 5 h 52 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 Munich would cost roughly 1204–1621 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 598 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 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Munich is at 50.09° N, 10.12° E.
The nearest town is Poppenhausen, Landkreis Schweinfurt, Bayern — about 242 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Munich?
By car it is 598 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 52 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Munich is 484 kilometres (301 miles or 261 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Munich?
The driving distance is 598 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 52 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Bielefeld?
Munich lies to the SSE (152°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Munich cost?
Over 598 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Munich would cost roughly 1204–1621 € 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 Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |