Bochum to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 365 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 43 min. The straight-line distance is 288 km (179 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the SSE of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 288 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 365 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 Karlsruhe would cost roughly 738–991 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 365 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 |
Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 0′ 24.80″ N, 8° 24′ 13.15″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.01 |
| Longitude | 8.4 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 309,050 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Karlsruhe is at 50.25° N, 7.83° E.
The nearest town is Hunzel, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 144 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 365 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 43 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Karlsruhe is 288 kilometres (179 miles or 155 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 365 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 43 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Bochum?
Karlsruhe lies to the SSE (162°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Karlsruhe?
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 Karlsruhe cost?
Over 365 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 738–991 € 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 Karlsruhe
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Karlsruhe → Pforzheim | 29 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heidelberg | 53 km |
| Karlsruhe → Mannheim | 68 km |
| Karlsruhe → Ludwigshafen | 72 km |
| Karlsruhe → Stuttgart | 80 km |
| Karlsruhe → Strasbourg | 83 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heilbronn | 91 km |
| Karlsruhe → Reutlingen | 104 km |