Duisburg to Essen distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Essen (Germany) is 25 km by road, with a driving time of about 21 min. The straight-line distance is 18 km (11 miles); Essen lies to the E of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Essen to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 18 km | 31 min |
| Car (road) | 25 km | 21 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 Essen would cost roughly 58–73 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 25 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 |
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Duisburg and Essen is at 51.45° N, 6.89° E.
The nearest town is Mülheim, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 9 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Essen?
By car it is 25 km, with a driving time of about 21 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Essen is 18 kilometres (11 miles or 10 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Essen?
The driving distance is 25 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 21 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Duisburg?
Essen lies to the E (82°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Essen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 31 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Essen cost?
Over 25 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Essen would cost roughly 58–73 € 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 → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |
| Duisburg → Bochum | 38 km |
Distances from Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |
| Essen → Krefeld | 40 km |