Hamburg to Krefeld distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Krefeld (Germany) is 405 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h. The straight-line distance is 338 km (210 miles); Krefeld lies to the SW of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Krefeld to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 338 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 405 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 Hamburg to Krefeld would cost roughly 818–1099 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 405 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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Hamburg and Krefeld is at 52.45° N, 8.23° E.
The nearest town is Damme, Landkreis Vechta, Niedersachsen — about 169 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Krefeld?
By car it is 405 km, with a driving time of about 4 h. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Krefeld is 338 kilometres (210 miles or 183 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Krefeld?
The driving distance is 405 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Krefeld from Hamburg?
Krefeld lies to the SW (225°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Krefeld?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Krefeld cost?
Over 405 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Krefeld would cost roughly 818–1099 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |
Distances from Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Essen | 40 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 km |