Aachen to Mainz distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 238 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 26 min. The straight-line distance is 176 km (110 miles); Mainz lies to the ESE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 176 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 238 km | 2 h 26 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Mainz would cost roughly 484–649 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 238 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Mainz
Mainz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 59′ 34.30″ N, 8° 14′ 50.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.99 |
| Longitude | 8.25 |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 224,684 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Mainz is at 50.39° N, 7.17° E.
The nearest town is Rieden, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 88 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Mainz?
By car it is 238 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 26 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Mainz is 176 kilometres (110 miles or 95 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Mainz?
The driving distance is 238 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 26 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Aachen?
Mainz lies to the ESE (119°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Mainz cost?
Over 238 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Mainz would cost roughly 484–649 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Mainz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mainz → Wiesbaden | 16 km |
| Mainz → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 37 km |
| Mainz → Darmstadt | 41 km |
| Mainz → Frankfurt am Main | 44 km |
| Mainz → Bacharach | 45 km |
| Mainz → Offenbach | 50 km |
| Mainz → Oberwesel | 52 km |
| Mainz → Sankt Goar | 74 km |