Bremen to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Bremen (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 244 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 24 min. The straight-line distance is 209 km (130 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the SW of Bremen.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Bremen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 209 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 244 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 Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 496–665 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 244 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 |
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 31′ 7.55″ N, 7° 5′ 1.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.52 |
| Longitude | 7.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,930 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bremen and Gelsenkirchen is at 52.3° N, 7.93° E.
The nearest town is Lotte, Kreis Steinfurt, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 105 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bremen from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 244 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 24 min. The straight-line distance between Bremen and Gelsenkirchen is 209 kilometres (130 miles or 113 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 244 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 24 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Bremen?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the SW (215°) as seen from Bremen.
How long is a flight from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 46 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 244 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 496–665 € 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 Gelsenkirchen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen → Bottrop | 15 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Oberhausen | 18 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Recklinghausen | 23 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Mülheim | 24 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Duisburg | 32 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Dortmund | 36 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Düsseldorf | 46 km |
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