How far is it from Bochum to Giessen?

The distance between Bochum and Giessen is 182 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Giessen?

The drive from Bochum to Giessen takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.

The fastest route from Bochum to Giessen covers 182 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.

Giessen lies roughly to the south-east of Bochum.

The drive from Bochum to Giessen mainly follows A 45.

Towns on the route from Bochum to Giessen include Dortmund, Hagen, Siegen, Wetzlar.

Distance: 182 kmDrive time: 2 h 5 min

Driving from Bochum to Giessen takes about 2 h 5 min via A 45. The distance is 182 km. The straight-line distance is 143 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Witten, Hagen, Siegen, Bad Laasphe, Gießen. Driving directions

Driving directions26 · 182 km

The return trip from Giessen to Bochum covers roughly the same distance, 182 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Bochum to Giessen?: The distance between Bochum and Giessen is 182 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Giessen?: The drive from Bochum to Giessen takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Bochum to Giessen?: The fastest route from Bochum to Giessen covers 182 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.
Which direction is Giessen from Bochum?: Giessen lies roughly to the south-east of Bochum.
Which roads does the route from Bochum to Giessen follow?: The drive from Bochum to Giessen mainly follows A 45.
Which towns do you pass between Bochum and Giessen?: Towns on the route from Bochum to Giessen include Dortmund, Hagen, Siegen, Wetzlar.