Dortmund to Hamburg distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 347 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 28 min. The straight-line distance is 283 km (176 miles); Hamburg lies to the NE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 283 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 347 km | 3 h 28 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Hamburg would cost roughly 702–943 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 347 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.
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 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Hamburg is at 52.54° N, 8.7° E.
The nearest town is Bahrenborstel, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 142 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Hamburg?
By car it is 347 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 28 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Hamburg is 283 kilometres (176 miles or 153 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 347 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 28 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Dortmund?
Hamburg lies to the NE (36°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Hamburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 51 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Hamburg cost?
Over 347 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Hamburg would cost roughly 702–943 € 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 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 |
Distances from Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |