Bochum to Hanover distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 235 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 27 min. The straight-line distance is 199 km (124 miles); Hanover lies to the ENE of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 199 km | 45 min |
| Car (road) | 235 km | 2 h 27 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 Hanover would cost roughly 478–640 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 235 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 |
Hanover
Hanover is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 33.21″ N, 9° 43′ 55.24″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.38 |
| Longitude | 9.73 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 522,131 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Hanover is at 51.94° N, 8.46° E.
The nearest town is Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 100 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Hanover?
By car it is 235 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 27 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Hanover is 199 kilometres (124 miles or 107 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Hanover?
The driving distance is 235 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 27 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Bochum?
Hanover lies to the ENE (59°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Hanover?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 45 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Hanover cost?
Over 235 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Hanover would cost roughly 478–640 € 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 Hanover
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hanover → Hildesheim | 37 km |
| Hanover → Braunschweig | 71 km |
| Hanover → Salzgitter | 71 km |
| Hanover → Wolfsburg | 92 km |
| Hanover → Goslar | 92 km |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 109 km |
| Hanover → Göttingen | 127 km |
| Hanover → Bremen | 128 km |