Cologne to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 77 km by road, with a driving time of about 54 min. The straight-line distance is 62 km (38 miles); Oberhausen lies to the N of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 62 km | 35 min |
| Car (road) | 77 km | 54 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 162–214 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 77 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 |
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 Cologne and Oberhausen is at 51.21° N, 6.91° E.
The nearest town is Erkrath, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 31 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Oberhausen?
By car it is 77 km, with a driving time of about 54 min. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Oberhausen is 62 kilometres (38 miles or 33 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 77 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 54 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Cologne?
Oberhausen lies to the N (354°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Oberhausen?
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 Cologne to Oberhausen cost?
Over 77 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Oberhausen would cost roughly 162–214 € 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 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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