Bielefeld to Rostock distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 423 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 24 min. The straight-line distance is 332 km (206 miles); Rostock lies to the NE of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 332 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 423 km | 4 h 24 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 Rostock would cost roughly 854–1148 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 423 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 |
Rostock
Rostock is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 5′ 32.79″ N, 12° 5′ 56.93″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.09 |
| Longitude | 12.1 |
| Region | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 205,307 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Rostock is at 53.07° N, 10.27° E.
The nearest town is Rehlingen, Landkreis Lüneburg, Niedersachsen — about 166 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Rostock?
By car it is 423 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 24 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Rostock is 332 kilometres (206 miles or 179 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Rostock?
The driving distance is 423 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 24 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Bielefeld?
Rostock lies to the NE (45°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Rostock cost?
Over 423 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Rostock would cost roughly 854–1148 € 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 Rostock
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Rostock → Wismar | 63 km |
| Rostock → Krakow am See | 64 km |
| Rostock → Lübeck | 117 km |
| Rostock → Timmendorfer Strand | 144 km |
| Rostock → Sassnitz | 158 km |
| Rostock → Rheinsberg | 164 km |
| Rostock → Hamburg | 183 km |
| Rostock → Lüneburg | ≈ 189 km |