How far is it from Giessen to Cologne?

The distance between Giessen and Cologne is 161 km by road.

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

The drive from Giessen to Cologne takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

The fastest route from Giessen to Cologne covers 161 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Cologne lies roughly to the west of Giessen.

The drive from Giessen to Cologne mainly follows A 45, A 4. The longest single stretch is 78 km on A 45.

Towns on the route from Giessen to Cologne include Wetzlar, Siegen, Nümbrecht, Bergisch Gladbach.

Distance: 161 kmDrive time: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Giessen to Cologne takes about 1 h 50 min via A 45. The distance is 161 km. The straight-line distance is 128 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gießen, Bad Laasphe, Siegen, Sankt Augustin, Köln. Driving directions

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The return trip from Cologne to Giessen covers roughly the same distance, 161 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 Giessen to Cologne?: The distance between Giessen and Cologne is 161 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Giessen to Cologne?: The drive from Giessen to Cologne takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Giessen to Cologne?: The fastest route from Giessen to Cologne covers 161 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Cologne from Giessen?: Cologne lies roughly to the west of Giessen.
Which roads does the route from Giessen to Cologne follow?: The drive from Giessen to Cologne mainly follows A 45, A 4. The longest single stretch is 78 km on A 45.
Which towns do you pass between Giessen and Cologne?: Towns on the route from Giessen to Cologne include Wetzlar, Siegen, Nümbrecht, Bergisch Gladbach.