Bonn to Dortmund distance
The distance from Bonn (Germany) to Dortmund (Germany) is 117 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 25 min. The straight-line distance is 90 km (56 miles); Dortmund lies to the NNE of Bonn.
Reverse direction: Dortmund to Bonn distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 90 km | 37 min |
| Car (road) | 117 km | 1 h 25 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bonn to Dortmund would cost roughly 242–322 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 117 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.
Bonn
Bonn is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 44′ 14.75″ N, 7° 5′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.74 |
| Longitude | 7.1 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 323,336 |
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bonn and Dortmund is at 51.13° N, 7.28° E.
The nearest town is Hückeswagen, Oberbergischer Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 45 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bonn from Dortmund?
By car it is 117 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 25 min. The straight-line distance between Bonn and Dortmund is 90 kilometres (56 miles or 49 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bonn to Dortmund?
The driving distance is 117 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 25 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dortmund from Bonn?
Dortmund lies to the NNE (16°) as seen from Bonn.
How long is a flight from Bonn to Dortmund?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 37 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bonn to Dortmund cost?
Over 117 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bonn to Dortmund would cost roughly 242–322 € 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 Bonn
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bonn → Cologne | 30 km |
| Bonn → Leverkusen | 42 km |
| Bonn → Solingen | 61 km |
| Bonn → Remscheid | 66 km |
| Bonn → Düsseldorf | 72 km |
| Bonn → Neuss | 73 km |
| Bonn → Wuppertal | 75 km |
| Bonn → Nürburg | 77 km |
Distances from Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Gelsenkirchen | 36 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 km |