Duisburg to Hamburg distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 380 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 46 min. The straight-line distance is 321 km (199 miles); Hamburg lies to the NE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 321 km | 54 min |
| Car (road) | 380 km | 3 h 46 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 Hamburg would cost roughly 768–1032 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 380 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 |
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 Duisburg and Hamburg is at 52.5° N, 8.34° E.
The nearest town is Hüde, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 160 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Hamburg?
By car it is 380 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 46 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Hamburg is 321 kilometres (199 miles or 173 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 380 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 46 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Duisburg?
Hamburg lies to the NE (42°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Hamburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 54 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Hamburg cost?
Over 380 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Hamburg would cost roughly 768–1032 € 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 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 |