Gelsenkirchen to Cologne distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 84 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 2 min. The straight-line distance is 65 km (41 miles); Cologne lies to the S of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 65 km | 35 min |
| Car (road) | 84 km | 1 h 2 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne would cost roughly 176–233 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 84 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.
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 31′ 7.55″ N, 7° 5′ 1.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.52 |
| Longitude | 7.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,930 |
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 Gelsenkirchen and Cologne is at 51.23° N, 7.02° E.
The nearest town is Haan, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 33 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Cologne?
By car it is 84 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 2 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Cologne is 65 kilometres (41 miles or 35 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne?
The driving distance is 84 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 2 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Gelsenkirchen?
Cologne lies to the S (188°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 35 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne cost?
Over 84 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne would cost roughly 176–233 € 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 Gelsenkirchen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen → Bottrop | 15 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Oberhausen | 18 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Recklinghausen | 23 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Mülheim | 24 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Duisburg | 32 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Dortmund | 36 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Düsseldorf | 46 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 |
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