Erfurt to Cologne distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 372 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h. The straight-line distance is 285 km (177 miles); Cologne lies to the W of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 285 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 372 km | 4 h |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Cologne would cost roughly 752–1010 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 372 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.
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 |
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 Erfurt and Cologne is at 50.98° N, 8.99° E.
The nearest town is Gemünden (Wohra), Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen — about 143 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Cologne?
By car it is 372 km, with a driving time of about 4 h. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Cologne is 285 kilometres (177 miles or 154 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Cologne?
The driving distance is 372 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Erfurt?
Cologne lies to the W (271°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 51 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Cologne cost?
Over 372 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Cologne would cost roughly 752–1010 € 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 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 |
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 |