Duisburg to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 50 km by road, with a driving time of about 42 min. The straight-line distance is 33 km (21 miles); Wuppertal lies to the SE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 33 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 50 km | 42 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 108–141 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 50 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 |
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 Duisburg and Wuppertal is at 51.35° N, 6.96° E.
The nearest town is Heiligenhaus, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 17 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Wuppertal?
By car it is 50 km, with a driving time of about 42 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Wuppertal is 33 kilometres (21 miles or 18 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 50 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 42 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Duisburg?
Wuppertal lies to the SE (126°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Wuppertal cost?
Over 50 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Wuppertal would cost roughly 108–141 € 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 Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |
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