Bochum to Chemnitz distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Chemnitz (Germany) is 478 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 59 min. The straight-line distance is 404 km (251 miles); Chemnitz lies to the E of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Chemnitz to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 404 km | 60 min |
| Car (road) | 478 km | 4 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 Chemnitz would cost roughly 964–1297 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 478 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 |
Chemnitz
Chemnitz is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 49′ 41.60″ N, 12° 55′ 15.08″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.83 |
| Longitude | 12.92 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 245,618 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Chemnitz is at 51.19° N, 10.09° E.
The nearest town is Meinhard, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Hessen — about 202 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Chemnitz?
By car it is 478 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 59 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Chemnitz is 404 kilometres (251 miles or 218 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Chemnitz?
The driving distance is 478 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 59 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Chemnitz from Bochum?
Chemnitz lies to the E (98°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Chemnitz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 60 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Chemnitz cost?
Over 478 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Chemnitz would cost roughly 964–1297 € 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 Chemnitz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Chemnitz → Dresden | 76 km |
| Chemnitz → Leipzig | 83 km |
| Chemnitz → Karlovy Vary | 88 km |
| Chemnitz → Jena | 109 km |
| Chemnitz → Weimar | 134 km |
| Chemnitz → Halle (Saale) | 136 km |
| Chemnitz → Erfurt | 152 km |
| Chemnitz → Prague | 161 km |