Cologne to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 52 km by road, with a driving time of about 42 min. The straight-line distance is 38 km (24 miles); Wuppertal lies to the NNE of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 38 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 52 km | 42 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 112–146 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 52 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 |
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 Cologne and Wuppertal is at 51.1° N, 7.06° E.
The nearest town is Leichlingen (Rheinland), Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 19 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Wuppertal?
By car it is 52 km, with a driving time of about 42 min. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Wuppertal is 38 kilometres (24 miles or 20 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 52 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 42 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Cologne?
Wuppertal lies to the NNE (21°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Cologne to Wuppertal cost?
Over 52 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Wuppertal would cost roughly 112–146 € 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 → Krefeld | 60 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 |