Bochum to Hamburg distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 353 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 34 min. The straight-line distance is 297 km (184 miles); Hamburg lies to the NE of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 297 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 353 km | 3 h 34 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 Hamburg would cost roughly 714–959 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 353 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 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Hamburg is at 52.52° N, 8.57° E.
The nearest town is Wagenfeld, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 148 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Hamburg?
By car it is 353 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 34 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Hamburg is 297 kilometres (184 miles or 160 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 353 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 34 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Bochum?
Hamburg lies to the NE (38°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Hamburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Hamburg cost?
Over 353 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Hamburg would cost roughly 714–959 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |