Duisburg to Cologne distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 67 km by road, with a driving time of about 51 min. The straight-line distance is 57 km (35 miles); Cologne lies to the SSE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 57 km | 34 min |
| Car (road) | 67 km | 51 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 Cologne would cost roughly 142–187 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 67 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 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Duisburg and Cologne is at 51.19° N, 6.86° E.
The nearest town is Hilden, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 28 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Cologne?
By car it is 67 km, with a driving time of about 51 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Cologne is 57 kilometres (35 miles or 31 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Cologne?
The driving distance is 67 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 51 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Duisburg?
Cologne lies to the SSE (166°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 34 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Cologne cost?
Over 67 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Cologne would cost roughly 142–187 € 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 Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |