Bochum to Braunschweig distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Braunschweig (Germany) is 297 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 59 min. The straight-line distance is 243 km (151 miles); Braunschweig lies to the ENE of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Braunschweig to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 243 km | 48 min |
| Car (road) | 297 km | 2 h 59 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bochum to Braunschweig would cost roughly 602–808 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 297 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.
Bochum
Bochum is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 28′ 54.64″ N, 7° 12′ 58.45″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.48 |
| Longitude | 7.22 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,676 |
Braunschweig
Braunschweig is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 16′ 4.05″ N, 10° 31′ 28.44″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.27 |
| Longitude | 10.52 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,962 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Braunschweig is at 51.89° N, 8.86° E.
The nearest town is Detmold, Kreis Lippe, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 122 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Braunschweig?
By car it is 297 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 59 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Braunschweig is 243 kilometres (151 miles or 131 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Braunschweig?
The driving distance is 297 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 59 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Braunschweig from Bochum?
Braunschweig lies to the ENE (68°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Braunschweig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 48 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Braunschweig cost?
Over 297 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Braunschweig would cost roughly 602–808 € 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 Bochum
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bochum → Essen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Gelsenkirchen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Recklinghausen | 17 km |
| Bochum → Dortmund | 21 km |
| Bochum → Mülheim | 27 km |
| Bochum → Bottrop | 30 km |
| Bochum → Oberhausen | 31 km |
| Bochum → Wuppertal | 37 km |
Distances from Braunschweig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Braunschweig → Salzgitter | 25 km |
| Braunschweig → Wolfsburg | 34 km |
| Braunschweig → Goslar | 48 km |
| Braunschweig → Hildesheim | 56 km |
| Braunschweig → Hanover | 71 km |
| Braunschweig → Quedlinburg | 86 km |
| Braunschweig → Magdeburg | 94 km |
| Braunschweig → Göttingen | 113 km |
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