Bielefeld to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 147 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 32 min. The straight-line distance is 128 km (79 miles); Wuppertal lies to the SW of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 128 km | 40 min |
| Car (road) | 147 km | 1 h 32 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 302–403 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 147 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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Wuppertal is at 51.64° N, 7.83° E.
The nearest town is Hamm, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 64 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Wuppertal?
By car it is 147 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 32 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Wuppertal is 128 kilometres (79 miles or 69 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 147 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 32 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Bielefeld?
Wuppertal lies to the SW (229°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 40 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Wuppertal cost?
Over 147 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Wuppertal would cost roughly 302–403 € 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 Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |
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