Düsseldorf to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 31 km by road, with a driving time of about 28 min. The straight-line distance is 26 km (16 miles); Wuppertal lies to the E of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 26 km | 32 min |
| Car (road) | 31 km | 28 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 70–90 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 31 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 |
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 Düsseldorf and Wuppertal is at 51.24° N, 6.97° E.
The nearest town is Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 13 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Wuppertal?
By car it is 31 km, with a driving time of about 28 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Wuppertal is 26 kilometres (16 miles or 14 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 31 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 28 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Düsseldorf?
Wuppertal lies to the E (82°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 32 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Wuppertal cost?
Over 31 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Wuppertal would cost roughly 70–90 € 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 → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 km |
| Düsseldorf → Oberhausen | 39 km |
Distances from Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Herne | 43 km |
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