Munich to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Munich (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 639 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 16 min. The straight-line distance is 503 km (313 miles); Oberhausen lies to the NW of Munich.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Munich distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 503 km | 68 min |
| Car (road) | 639 km | 6 h 16 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Munich to Oberhausen would cost roughly 1286–1731 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 639 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.
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
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 Munich and Oberhausen is at 49.84° N, 9.3° E.
The nearest town is Eschau, Landkreis Miltenberg, Bayern — about 252 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Munich from Oberhausen?
By car it is 639 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 16 min. The straight-line distance between Munich and Oberhausen is 503 kilometres (313 miles or 272 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Munich to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 639 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 16 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Munich?
Oberhausen lies to the NW (320°) as seen from Munich.
How long is a flight from Munich to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 68 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Munich to Oberhausen cost?
Over 639 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Munich to Oberhausen would cost roughly 1286–1731 € 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 Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 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 |