Bochum to Kiel distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 438 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 22 min. The straight-line distance is 371 km (231 miles); Kiel lies to the NNE of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 371 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 438 km | 4 h 22 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 Kiel would cost roughly 884–1189 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 438 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 |
Kiel
Kiel is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 19′ 23.85″ N, 10° 7′ 21.95″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.32 |
| Longitude | 10.12 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,668 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Kiel is at 52.91° N, 8.62° E.
The nearest town is Dünsen, Landkreis Oldenburg, Niedersachsen — about 186 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Kiel?
By car it is 438 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 22 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Kiel is 371 kilometres (231 miles or 200 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Kiel?
The driving distance is 438 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 22 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Bochum?
Kiel lies to the NNE (31°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 58 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Kiel cost?
Over 438 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Kiel would cost roughly 884–1189 € 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 Kiel
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Kiel → Lübeck | 88 km |
| Kiel → Hamburg | 96 km |
| Kiel → Timmendorfer Strand | 98 km |
| Kiel → Wismar | 145 km |
| Kiel → Lüneburg | ≈ 157 km |
| Kiel → Rostock | 202 km |
| Kiel → Bremen | 212 km |
| Kiel → Odense | 242 km |