Düsseldorf to Hamburg distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 402 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 4 min. The straight-line distance is 338 km (210 miles); Hamburg lies to the NE of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 338 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 402 km | 4 h 4 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Hamburg would cost roughly 812–1091 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 402 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.
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
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 Düsseldorf and Hamburg is at 52.4° N, 8.34° E.
The nearest town is Bohmte, Landkreis Osnabrück, Niedersachsen — about 169 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Hamburg?
By car it is 402 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 4 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Hamburg is 338 kilometres (210 miles or 182 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 402 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 4 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Düsseldorf?
Hamburg lies to the NE (39°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Hamburg cost?
Over 402 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Hamburg would cost roughly 812–1091 € 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 Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 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 |
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