Bochum to Lübeck distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 412 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 10 min. The straight-line distance is 353 km (220 miles); Lübeck lies to the NE of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 353 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 412 km | 4 h 10 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 Lübeck would cost roughly 832–1118 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 412 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 |
Lübeck
Lübeck is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 51′ 55.68″ N, 10° 41′ 11.61″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.87 |
| Longitude | 10.69 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 216,889 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Lübeck is at 52.69° N, 8.9° E.
The nearest town is Mellinghausen, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 177 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Lübeck?
By car it is 412 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 10 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Lübeck is 353 kilometres (220 miles or 191 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 412 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 10 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Bochum?
Lübeck lies to the NE (40°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 57 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Lübeck cost?
Over 412 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Lübeck would cost roughly 832–1118 € 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 Lübeck
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Lübeck → Timmendorfer Strand | 17 km |
| Lübeck → Wismar | 61 km |
| Lübeck → Hamburg | 68 km |
| Lübeck → Kiel | 88 km |
| Lübeck → Lüneburg | ≈ 92 km |
| Lübeck → Rostock | 117 km |
| Lübeck → Krakow am See | 165 km |
| Lübeck → Bremen | 186 km |