Bochum to Wiesbaden distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Wiesbaden (Germany) is 236 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 32 min. The straight-line distance is 173 km (107 miles); Wiesbaden lies to the SSE of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Wiesbaden to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 173 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 236 km | 2 h 32 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 Wiesbaden would cost roughly 480–643 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 236 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 |
Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 4′ 17.83″ N, 8° 14′ 41.40″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.07 |
| Longitude | 8.24 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 288,850 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Wiesbaden is at 50.78° N, 7.74° E.
The nearest town is Wissen, Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 86 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Wiesbaden?
By car it is 236 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 32 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Wiesbaden is 173 kilometres (107 miles or 93 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Wiesbaden?
The driving distance is 236 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 32 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wiesbaden from Bochum?
Wiesbaden lies to the SSE (155°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Wiesbaden?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Wiesbaden cost?
Over 236 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Wiesbaden would cost roughly 480–643 € 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 Wiesbaden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wiesbaden → Mainz | 16 km |
| Wiesbaden → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 29 km |
| Wiesbaden → Frankfurt am Main | 38 km |
| Wiesbaden → Offenbach | 46 km |
| Wiesbaden → Darmstadt | 48 km |
| Wiesbaden → Bacharach | 50 km |
| Wiesbaden → Oberwesel | 56 km |
| Wiesbaden → Sankt Goar | 78 km |