Oslo to Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Road Trip Guide & Distance

728.4 miles 1172.2 km · straight line
874 miles estimated 1406.6 km · driving distance
17h 35min estimated drive time
NOK 1737 - NOK 2138 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Oslo from Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

The distance from Oslo to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is 728.4 miles (1172.2 km) as the crow flies. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is located S of Oslo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 874 miles, taking about 17h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Oslo is in Norway, while Rothenburg ob der Tauber is in Germany.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Oslo and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Oslo to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 35min NOK 1737 - NOK 2138 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 6min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 52min $105–$306* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oslo & Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Quick Facts

Oslo
59.91°N, 10.75°E
Europe/Oslo
23m elevation
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
49.38°N, 10.18°E
Europe/Berlin
425m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 243 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients