Bochum to Erfurt distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Erfurt (Germany) is 341 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 43 min. The straight-line distance is 271 km (169 miles); Erfurt lies to the E of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Erfurt to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 271 km | 50 min |
| Car (road) | 341 km | 3 h 43 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 Erfurt would cost roughly 690–927 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 341 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 |
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Erfurt is at 51.25° N, 9.13° E.
The nearest town is Naumburg, Landkreis Kassel, Hessen — about 136 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Erfurt?
By car it is 341 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 43 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Erfurt is 271 kilometres (169 miles or 146 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Erfurt?
The driving distance is 341 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 43 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Erfurt from Bochum?
Erfurt lies to the E (100°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Erfurt?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 50 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Erfurt cost?
Over 341 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Erfurt would cost roughly 690–927 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |