Bochum to Bremen distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Bremen (Germany) is 242 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 32 min. The straight-line distance is 208 km (129 miles); Bremen lies to the NNE of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Bremen to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 208 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 242 km | 2 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 Bochum to Bremen would cost roughly 492–659 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 242 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 |
Bremen
Bremen is located in Bremen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 4′ 45.47″ N, 8° 48′ 6.10″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.08 |
| Longitude | 8.8 |
| Region | Bremen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 586,271 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Bremen is at 52.28° N, 7.99° E.
The nearest town is Osnabrück, Niedersachsen — about 104 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Bremen?
By car it is 242 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 32 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Bremen is 208 kilometres (129 miles or 112 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Bremen?
The driving distance is 242 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 32 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Bremen from Bochum?
Bremen lies to the NNE (31°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Bremen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 46 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Bremen cost?
Over 242 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Bremen would cost roughly 492–659 € 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 Bremen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bremen → Oldenburg | 49 km |
| Bremen → Bremerhaven | 62 km |
| Bremen → Osnabrück | 120 km |
| Bremen → Hamburg | 128 km |
| Bremen → Hanover | 128 km |
| Bremen → Lüneburg | ≈ 142 km |
| Bremen → Hildesheim | 156 km |
| Bremen → Braunschweig | 176 km |