Bielefeld to Mainz distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 321 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 11 min. The straight-line distance is 226 km (141 miles); Mainz lies to the S of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 226 km | 47 min |
| Car (road) | 321 km | 3 h 11 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Mainz would cost roughly 650–873 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 321 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.
Bielefeld
Bielefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 1′ 19.53″ N, 8° 31′ 40.36″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.02 |
| Longitude | 8.53 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 331,605 |
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 Bielefeld and Mainz is at 51.01° N, 8.38° E.
The nearest town is Bad Berleburg, Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 113 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Mainz?
By car it is 321 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 11 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Mainz is 226 kilometres (141 miles or 122 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Mainz?
The driving distance is 321 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 11 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Bielefeld?
Mainz lies to the S (185°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 47 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Mainz cost?
Over 321 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Mainz would cost roughly 650–873 € 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 Bielefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bielefeld → Paderborn | 47 km |
| Bielefeld → Osnabrück | 57 km |
| Bielefeld → Hamm | 83 km |
| Bielefeld → Hanover | 109 km |
| Bielefeld → Dortmund | 112 km |
| Bielefeld → Winterberg | 115 km |
| Bielefeld → Hagen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Recklinghausen | 125 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 |