Bochum to Cologne distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 83 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h. The straight-line distance is 63 km (39 miles); Cologne lies to the SSW of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 63 km | 35 min |
| Car (road) | 83 km | 1 h |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bochum to Cologne would cost roughly 174–230 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 83 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 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Cologne is at 51.21° N, 7.09° E.
The nearest town is Solingen, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 32 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Cologne?
By car it is 83 km, with a driving time of about 1 h. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Cologne is 63 kilometres (39 miles or 34 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Cologne?
The driving distance is 83 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Bochum?
Cologne lies to the SSW (197°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 35 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Cologne cost?
Over 83 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Cologne would cost roughly 174–230 € 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 Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |