Bonn to Essen distance
The distance from Bonn (Germany) to Essen (Germany) is 96 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 7 min. The straight-line distance is 80 km (50 miles); Essen lies to the N of Bonn.
Reverse direction: Essen to Bonn distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 80 km | 36 min |
| Car (road) | 96 km | 1 h 7 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 Essen would cost roughly 200–265 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 96 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 |
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bonn and Essen is at 51.1° N, 7.06° E.
The nearest town is Leichlingen (Rheinland), Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 40 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bonn from Essen?
By car it is 96 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 7 min. The straight-line distance between Bonn and Essen is 80 kilometres (50 miles or 43 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bonn to Essen?
The driving distance is 96 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 7 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Bonn?
Essen lies to the N (356°) as seen from Bonn.
How long is a flight from Bonn to Essen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 36 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bonn to Essen cost?
Over 96 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bonn to Essen would cost roughly 200–265 € 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 Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |