Bochum to Munich distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 620 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 13 min. The straight-line distance is 486 km (302 miles); Munich lies to the SE of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Munich to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 486 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 620 km | 6 h 13 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 Munich would cost roughly 1248–1680 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 620 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 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Munich is at 49.83° N, 9.47° E.
The nearest town is Schollbrunn, Landkreis Main-Spessart, Bayern — about 243 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Munich?
By car it is 620 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 13 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Munich is 486 kilometres (302 miles or 263 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Munich?
The driving distance is 620 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 13 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Bochum?
Munich lies to the SE (138°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Munich cost?
Over 620 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Munich would cost roughly 1248–1680 € 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 Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |