Bochum to Nuremberg distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Nuremberg (Germany) is 449 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 38 min. The straight-line distance is 354 km (220 miles); Nuremberg lies to the SE of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Nuremberg to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 354 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 449 km | 4 h 38 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 Nuremberg would cost roughly 906–1218 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 449 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 |
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 27′ 15.44″ N, 11° 4′ 28.43″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.45 |
| Longitude | 11.07 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 529,508 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Nuremberg is at 50.48° N, 9.19° E.
The nearest town is Schotten, Vogelsbergkreis, Hessen — about 177 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Nuremberg?
By car it is 449 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 38 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Nuremberg is 354 kilometres (220 miles or 191 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Nuremberg?
The driving distance is 449 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 38 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Nuremberg from Bochum?
Nuremberg lies to the SE (128°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Nuremberg?
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 Nuremberg cost?
Over 449 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Nuremberg would cost roughly 906–1218 € 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 Nuremberg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Nuremberg → Erlangen | 17 km |
| Nuremberg → Ingolstadt | 95 km |
| Nuremberg → Rothenburg ob der Tauber | 104 km |
| Nuremberg → Würzburg | 107 km |
| Nuremberg → Regensburg | 110 km |
| Nuremberg → Augsburg | 146 km |
| Nuremberg → Munich | 169 km |
| Nuremberg → Heilbronn | 171 km |