Rostock to Wuppertal distance

The distance from Rostock (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 554 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 22 min. The straight-line distance is 459 km (285 miles); Wuppertal lies to the SW of Rostock.

Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Rostock distance — the route is the same.

Straight line
459 km
Miles
285 mi
Nautical miles
248 nmi
Direction
SW 229°
Driving distance
554 km
Flight time approx.
64 min

Travel time comparison

ModeDistanceDuration approx.
Airplane (straight line)459 km64 min
Car (road)554 km5 h 22 min

Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.

Taxi cost for this route

Taxi cost approx.
1116–1502 €

A regular metered taxi from Rostock to Wuppertal would cost roughly 1116–1502 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 554 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.

Rostock

Rostock is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

Coordinates (DMS)54° 5′ 32.79″ N, 12° 5′ 56.93″ O
Latitude54.09
Longitude12.1
RegionMecklenburg-Vorpommern
CountryGermany
Population205,307

Wuppertal

Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

Coordinates (DMS)51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O
Latitude51.26
Longitude7.15
RegionNordrhein-Westfalen
CountryGermany
Population358,193

Midpoint of the route

The geographic midpoint between Rostock and Wuppertal is at 52.7° N, 9.54° E.

The nearest town is Gilten, Landkreis Heidekreis, Niedersachsen — about 229 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Rostock from Wuppertal?

By car it is 554 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 22 min. The straight-line distance between Rostock and Wuppertal is 459 kilometres (285 miles or 248 nautical miles).

How long does it take to drive from Rostock to Wuppertal?

The driving distance is 554 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 22 min (excluding traffic).

In which direction is Wuppertal from Rostock?

Wuppertal lies to the SW (229°) as seen from Rostock.

How long is a flight from Rostock to Wuppertal?

At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 64 minutes.

How much does a taxi from Rostock to Wuppertal cost?

Over 554 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Rostock to Wuppertal would cost roughly 1116–1502 € 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.

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