Bochum to Düsseldorf distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Düsseldorf (Germany) is 49 km by road, with a driving time of about 41 min. The straight-line distance is 42 km (26 miles); Düsseldorf lies to the SW of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Düsseldorf to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 42 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 49 km | 41 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 Düsseldorf would cost roughly 106–138 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 49 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 |
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Düsseldorf is at 51.35° N, 7° E.
The nearest town is Heiligenhaus, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 21 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Düsseldorf?
By car it is 49 km, with a driving time of about 41 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Düsseldorf is 42 kilometres (26 miles or 22 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Düsseldorf?
The driving distance is 49 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 41 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Düsseldorf from Bochum?
Düsseldorf lies to the SW (226°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Düsseldorf?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Düsseldorf cost?
Over 49 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Düsseldorf would cost roughly 106–138 € 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 Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 km |