Düsseldorf to Munich distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 612 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 5 min. The straight-line distance is 487 km (302 miles); Munich lies to the SE of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Munich to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 487 km | 67 min |
| Car (road) | 612 km | 6 h 5 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 Munich would cost roughly 1232–1658 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 612 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 |
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 Düsseldorf and Munich is at 49.7° N, 9.26° E.
The nearest town is Bürgstadt, Landkreis Miltenberg, Bayern — about 243 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Munich?
By car it is 612 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 5 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Munich is 487 kilometres (302 miles or 263 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Munich?
The driving distance is 612 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 5 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Düsseldorf?
Munich lies to the SE (133°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 67 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Munich cost?
Over 612 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Munich would cost roughly 1232–1658 € 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 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 |