Bochum to Essen distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Essen (Germany) is 16 km by road, with a driving time of about 17 min. The straight-line distance is 14 km (9 miles); Essen lies to the WSW of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Essen to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 14 km | 31 min |
| Car (road) | 16 km | 17 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 Essen would cost roughly 40–49 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 16 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 |
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Essen is at 51.47° N, 7.12° E.
The nearest town is Gelsenkirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 7 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Essen?
By car it is 16 km, with a driving time of about 17 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Essen is 14 kilometres (9 miles or 7 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Essen?
The driving distance is 16 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 17 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Bochum?
Essen lies to the WSW (259°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Essen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 31 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Essen cost?
Over 16 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Essen would cost roughly 40–49 € 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 → 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 |
| Bochum → Duisburg | 38 km |
Distances from Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |
| Essen → Krefeld | 40 km |