Bochum to Duisburg distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Duisburg (Germany) is 38 km by road, with a driving time of about 33 min. The straight-line distance is 32 km (20 miles); Duisburg lies to the W of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Duisburg to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 32 km | 32 min |
| Car (road) | 38 km | 33 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 Duisburg would cost roughly 84–109 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 38 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 |
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Duisburg is at 51.46° N, 6.99° E.
The nearest town is Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 16 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Duisburg?
By car it is 38 km, with a driving time of about 33 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Duisburg is 32 kilometres (20 miles or 17 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Duisburg?
The driving distance is 38 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 33 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Duisburg from Bochum?
Duisburg lies to the W (261°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Duisburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 32 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Duisburg cost?
Over 38 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Duisburg would cost roughly 84–109 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |