Dortmund to Munich distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 607 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 6 min. The straight-line distance is 478 km (297 miles); Munich lies to the SE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Munich to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 478 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 607 km | 6 h 6 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 Munich would cost roughly 1222–1645 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 607 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 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Munich is at 49.84° N, 9.6° E.
The nearest town is Marktheidenfeld, Landkreis Main-Spessart, Bayern — about 239 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Munich?
By car it is 607 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 6 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Munich is 478 kilometres (297 miles or 258 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Munich?
The driving distance is 607 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 6 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Dortmund?
Munich lies to the SE (140°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Munich cost?
Over 607 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Munich would cost roughly 1222–1645 € 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 Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |