Bochum to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 16 km by road, with a driving time of about 20 min. The straight-line distance is 10 km (6 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the WNW of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 10 km | 31 min |
| Car (road) | 16 km | 20 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 Gelsenkirchen 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 |
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 31′ 7.55″ N, 7° 5′ 1.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.52 |
| Longitude | 7.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,930 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Gelsenkirchen is at 51.5° N, 7.15° E.
The nearest town is Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 5 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 16 km, with a driving time of about 20 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Gelsenkirchen is 10 kilometres (6 miles or 5 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 16 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 20 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Bochum?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the WNW (294°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 16 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Gelsenkirchen 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 → Essen | 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 Gelsenkirchen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen → Bottrop | 15 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Oberhausen | 18 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Recklinghausen | 23 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Mülheim | 24 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Duisburg | 32 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Dortmund | 36 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Düsseldorf | 46 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Wuppertal | 52 km |
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