Driving from Paris to Oberhausen
Oberhausen lies 434 km (270 mi) north-east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 530 km (329 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Paris | Oberhausen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 2.1 million | 219,176 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 46045–86697 |
What changes when you arrive in Oberhausen
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from Paris to Oberhausen
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Staying in Oberhausen
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Common questions
How far is Oberhausen from Paris?
434 km (270 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Paris; by road roughly 530 km (329 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paris to Oberhausen by car?
About 6 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Oberhausen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Oberhausen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.