Bochum to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 76 km by road, with a driving time of about 58 min. The straight-line distance is 63 km (39 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the WSW of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 63 km | 35 min |
| Car (road) | 76 km | 58 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 Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 160–211 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 76 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 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Mönchengladbach is at 51.34° N, 6.82° E.
The nearest town is Ratingen, Kreis Mettmann, 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 Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 76 km, with a driving time of about 58 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Mönchengladbach is 63 kilometres (39 miles or 34 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 76 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 58 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Bochum?
Mönchengladbach lies to the WSW (240°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Mönchengladbach?
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 Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 76 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 160–211 € 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 Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
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