Bremen to Dortmund distance
The distance from Bremen (Germany) to Dortmund (Germany) is 234 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 24 min. The straight-line distance is 196 km (122 miles); Dortmund lies to the SSW of Bremen.
Reverse direction: Dortmund to Bremen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 196 km | 45 min |
| Car (road) | 234 km | 2 h 24 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bremen to Dortmund would cost roughly 476–638 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 234 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.
Bremen
Bremen is located in Bremen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 4′ 45.47″ N, 8° 48′ 6.10″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.08 |
| Longitude | 8.8 |
| Region | Bremen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 586,271 |
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 Bremen and Dortmund is at 52.3° N, 8.12° E.
The nearest town is Belm, Landkreis Osnabrück, Niedersachsen — about 98 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bremen from Dortmund?
By car it is 234 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 24 min. The straight-line distance between Bremen and Dortmund is 196 kilometres (122 miles or 106 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Dortmund?
The driving distance is 234 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 24 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dortmund from Bremen?
Dortmund lies to the SSW (208°) as seen from Bremen.
How long is a flight from Bremen to Dortmund?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 45 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bremen to Dortmund cost?
Over 234 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bremen to Dortmund would cost roughly 476–638 € 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 Bremen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bremen → Oldenburg | 49 km |
| Bremen → Bremerhaven | 62 km |
| Bremen → Osnabrück | 120 km |
| Bremen → Hamburg | 128 km |
| Bremen → Hanover | 128 km |
| Bremen → Lüneburg | ≈ 142 km |
| Bremen → Hildesheim | 156 km |
| Bremen → Braunschweig | 176 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 |