Bochum to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 378 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 43 min. The straight-line distance is 310 km (193 miles); Magdeburg lies to the ENE of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 310 km | 53 min |
| Car (road) | 378 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 Magdeburg would cost roughly 764–1027 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 378 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 |
Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.11 |
| Longitude | 11.61 |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Magdeburg is at 51.82° N, 9.4° E.
The nearest town is Höxter, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 155 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Magdeburg?
By car it is 378 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 43 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Magdeburg is 310 kilometres (193 miles or 167 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 378 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 43 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Bochum?
Magdeburg lies to the ENE (75°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 53 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Magdeburg cost?
Over 378 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Magdeburg would cost roughly 764–1027 € 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 Magdeburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Magdeburg → Quedlinburg | 59 km |
| Magdeburg → Wolfsburg | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Halle (Saale) | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Wittenberg | 92 km |
| Magdeburg → Braunschweig | 94 km |
| Magdeburg → Salzgitter | 109 km |
| Magdeburg → Goslar | 115 km |
| Magdeburg → Leipzig | 122 km |