How far is it from Cologne to Osnabrück?

The distance between Cologne and Osnabrück is 125 mi by road.

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

The drive from Cologne to Osnabrück takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.

The fastest route from Cologne to Osnabrück covers 125 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.

Osnabrück lies roughly to the north-east of Cologne.

The drive from Cologne to Osnabrück mainly follows A 1.

Towns on the route from Cologne to Osnabrück include Leverkusen, Bergisch Gladbach, Dortmund, Münster, Ibbenbüren.

Distance: 125 miDuration: 2 h 10 min

Driving from Cologne to Osnabrück takes about 2 h 10 min via A 1. The distance is 125 mi. The straight-line distance is 104 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Köln, Velbert, Essen, Lünen, Bad Iburg. Driving directions

Driving directions34 · 125 mi

The return trip from Osnabrück to Cologne covers roughly the same distance, 125 mi.

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

How far is it from Cologne to Osnabrück?: The distance between Cologne and Osnabrück is 125 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Osnabrück?: The drive from Cologne to Osnabrück takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Cologne to Osnabrück?: The fastest route from Cologne to Osnabrück covers 125 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.
Which direction is Osnabrück from Cologne?: Osnabrück lies roughly to the north-east of Cologne.
Which roads does the route from Cologne to Osnabrück follow?: The drive from Cologne to Osnabrück mainly follows A 1.
Which towns do you pass between Cologne and Osnabrück?: Towns on the route from Cologne to Osnabrück include Leverkusen, Bergisch Gladbach, Dortmund, Münster, Ibbenbüren.