Krefeld to Rostock distance
The distance from Krefeld (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 580 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 43 min. The straight-line distance is 482 km (300 miles); Rostock lies to the NE of Krefeld.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Krefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 482 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 580 km | 5 h 43 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Krefeld to Rostock would cost roughly 1168–1572 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 580 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.
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 |
Rostock
Rostock is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 5′ 32.79″ N, 12° 5′ 56.93″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.09 |
| Longitude | 12.1 |
| Region | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 205,307 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Krefeld and Rostock is at 52.75° N, 9.24° E.
The nearest town is Haßbergen, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser, Niedersachsen — about 241 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Krefeld from Rostock?
By car it is 580 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 43 min. The straight-line distance between Krefeld and Rostock is 482 kilometres (300 miles or 261 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Krefeld to Rostock?
The driving distance is 580 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 43 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Krefeld?
Rostock lies to the NE (48°) as seen from Krefeld.
How long is a flight from Krefeld to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Krefeld to Rostock cost?
Over 580 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Krefeld to Rostock would cost roughly 1168–1572 € 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 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 |
Distances from Rostock
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Rostock → Wismar | 63 km |
| Rostock → Krakow am See | 64 km |
| Rostock → Lübeck | 117 km |
| Rostock → Timmendorfer Strand | 144 km |
| Rostock → Sassnitz | 158 km |
| Rostock → Rheinsberg | 164 km |
| Rostock → Hamburg | 183 km |
| Rostock → Lüneburg | ≈ 189 km |