Cologne to Krefeld distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Krefeld (Germany) is 60 km by road, with a driving time of about 48 min. The straight-line distance is 52 km (32 miles); Krefeld lies to the NNW of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Krefeld to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 52 km | 34 min |
| Car (road) | 60 km | 48 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Cologne to Krefeld would cost roughly 128–168 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 60 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.
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 |
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 Cologne and Krefeld is at 51.14° N, 6.76° E.
The nearest town is Dormagen, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 26 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Krefeld?
By car it is 60 km, with a driving time of about 48 min. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Krefeld is 52 kilometres (32 miles or 28 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Krefeld?
The driving distance is 60 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 48 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Krefeld from Cologne?
Krefeld lies to the NNW (328°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Krefeld?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 34 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Cologne to Krefeld cost?
Over 60 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Krefeld would cost roughly 128–168 € 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 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 |
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 |