Bochum to Krefeld distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Krefeld (Germany) is 54 km by road, with a driving time of about 48 min. The straight-line distance is 48 km (30 miles); Krefeld lies to the WSW of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Krefeld to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 48 km | 34 min |
| Car (road) | 54 km | 48 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 Krefeld would cost roughly 116–152 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 54 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 |
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Krefeld is at 51.41° N, 6.89° E.
The nearest town is Mülheim, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 24 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Krefeld?
By car it is 54 km, with a driving time of about 48 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Krefeld is 48 kilometres (30 miles or 26 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Krefeld?
The driving distance is 54 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 48 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Krefeld from Bochum?
Krefeld lies to the WSW (250°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Krefeld?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 34 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Krefeld cost?
Over 54 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Krefeld would cost roughly 116–152 € 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 Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Essen | 40 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 km |