Bochum to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 37 km by road, with a driving time of about 31 min. The straight-line distance is 25 km (16 miles); Wuppertal lies to the S of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 25 km | 32 min |
| Car (road) | 37 km | 31 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 82–106 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 37 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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bochum and Wuppertal is at 51.37° N, 7.18° E.
The nearest town is Hattingen, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 13 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Wuppertal?
By car it is 37 km, with a driving time of about 31 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Wuppertal is 25 kilometres (16 miles or 14 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 37 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 31 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Bochum?
Wuppertal lies to the S (190°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 32 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Wuppertal cost?
Over 37 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Wuppertal would cost roughly 82–106 € 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 → Duisburg | 38 km |
Distances from Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Herne | 43 km |