Dortmund to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 48 km by road, with a driving time of about 40 min. The straight-line distance is 36 km (22 miles); Wuppertal lies to the SW of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 36 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 48 km | 40 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 104–136 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 48 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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Wuppertal is at 51.39° N, 7.31° E.
The nearest town is Wetter (Ruhr), Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 18 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Wuppertal?
By car it is 48 km, with a driving time of about 40 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Wuppertal is 36 kilometres (22 miles or 19 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 48 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Dortmund?
Wuppertal lies to the SW (217°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Wuppertal cost?
Over 48 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Wuppertal would cost roughly 104–136 € 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 Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |
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