Bochum to Mannheim distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Mannheim (Germany) is 307 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 14 min. The straight-line distance is 239 km (148 miles); Mannheim lies to the SSE of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Mannheim to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 239 km | 48 min |
| Car (road) | 307 km | 3 h 14 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 Mannheim would cost roughly 622–835 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 307 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 |
Mannheim
Mannheim is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 29′ 14.40″ N, 8° 27′ 52.72″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.49 |
| Longitude | 8.46 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 318,035 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Mannheim is at 50.49° N, 7.85° E.
The nearest town is Niederahr, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 119 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Mannheim?
By car it is 307 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 14 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Mannheim is 239 kilometres (148 miles or 129 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Mannheim?
The driving distance is 307 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 14 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mannheim from Bochum?
Mannheim lies to the SSE (158°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Mannheim?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 48 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Mannheim cost?
Over 307 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Mannheim would cost roughly 622–835 € 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 Mannheim
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mannheim → Heidelberg | 20 km |
| Mannheim → Darmstadt | 54 km |
| Mannheim → Karlsruhe | 68 km |
| Mannheim → Frankfurt am Main | 79 km |
| Mannheim → Mainz | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Heilbronn | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 86 km |
| Mannheim → Pforzheim | 89 km |