Hamburg to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 364 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 34 min. The straight-line distance is 312 km (194 miles); Oberhausen lies to the SW of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 312 km | 53 min |
| Car (road) | 364 km | 3 h 34 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Oberhausen would cost roughly 736–989 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 364 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 |
Oberhausen
Oberhausen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 29′ 16.23″ N, 6° 51′ 47.91″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.49 |
| Longitude | 6.86 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 213,646 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Hamburg and Oberhausen is at 52.53° N, 8.39° E.
The nearest town is Lembruch, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 156 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Oberhausen?
By car it is 364 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 34 min. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Oberhausen is 312 kilometres (194 miles or 168 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 364 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 34 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Hamburg?
Oberhausen lies to the SW (224°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 53 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Oberhausen cost?
Over 364 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Oberhausen would cost roughly 736–989 € 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 Oberhausen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Oberhausen → Essen | 16 km |
| Oberhausen → Duisburg | 17 km |
| Oberhausen → Gelsenkirchen | 18 km |
| Oberhausen → Herne | 27 km |
| Oberhausen → Bochum | 31 km |
| Oberhausen → Recklinghausen | 38 km |
| Oberhausen → Düsseldorf | 39 km |
| Oberhausen → Krefeld | 43 km |
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