Dortmund to Cologne distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 94 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 10 min. The straight-line distance is 73 km (45 miles); Cologne lies to the SSW of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 73 km | 35 min |
| Car (road) | 94 km | 1 h 10 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 Cologne would cost roughly 196–260 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 94 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 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Cologne is at 51.23° N, 7.21° E.
The nearest town is Remscheid, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 37 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Cologne?
By car it is 94 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 10 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Cologne is 73 kilometres (45 miles or 39 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Cologne?
The driving distance is 94 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 10 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Dortmund?
Cologne lies to the SSW (209°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 35 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Cologne cost?
Over 94 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Cologne would cost roughly 196–260 € 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 Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |