Hamburg to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 379 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 41 min. The straight-line distance is 319 km (198 miles); Wuppertal lies to the SW of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 319 km | 54 min |
| Car (road) | 379 km | 3 h 41 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 766–1029 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 379 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 |
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 Hamburg and Wuppertal is at 52.41° N, 8.53° E.
The nearest town is Rahden, Kreis Minden-Lübbecke, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 160 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Wuppertal?
By car it is 379 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 41 min. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Wuppertal is 319 kilometres (198 miles or 172 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 379 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 41 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Hamburg?
Wuppertal lies to the SW (218°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 54 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Wuppertal cost?
Over 379 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Wuppertal would cost roughly 766–1029 € 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 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 |