Erfurt to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 349 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 51 min. The straight-line distance is 272 km (169 miles); Wuppertal lies to the W of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 272 km | 50 min |
| Car (road) | 349 km | 3 h 51 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Wuppertal would cost roughly 706–948 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 349 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 |
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 Erfurt and Wuppertal is at 51.14° N, 9.1° E.
The nearest town is Edertal, Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen — about 136 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Wuppertal?
By car it is 349 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 51 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Wuppertal is 272 kilometres (169 miles or 147 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 349 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 51 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Erfurt?
Wuppertal lies to the W (278°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 50 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Wuppertal cost?
Over 349 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Wuppertal would cost roughly 706–948 € 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 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 |