Duisburg to Erfurt distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Erfurt (Germany) is 391 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 8 min. The straight-line distance is 301 km (187 miles); Erfurt lies to the E of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Erfurt to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 301 km | 53 min |
| Car (road) | 391 km | 4 h 8 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Erfurt would cost roughly 790–1062 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 391 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.
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Duisburg and Erfurt is at 51.23° N, 8.91° E.
The nearest town is Korbach, Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen — about 151 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Erfurt?
By car it is 391 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 8 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Erfurt is 301 kilometres (187 miles or 163 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Erfurt?
The driving distance is 391 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 8 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Erfurt from Duisburg?
Erfurt lies to the E (98°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Erfurt?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 53 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Erfurt cost?
Over 391 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Erfurt would cost roughly 790–1062 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |
Distances from Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |