Bonn to Frankfurt am Main distance
The distance from Bonn (Germany) to Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 173 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 49 min. The straight-line distance is 132 km (82 miles); Frankfurt am Main lies to the ESE of Bonn.
Reverse direction: Frankfurt am Main to Bonn distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 132 km | 40 min |
| Car (road) | 173 km | 1 h 49 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 354–473 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 173 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.
Bonn
Bonn is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 44′ 14.75″ N, 7° 5′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.74 |
| Longitude | 7.1 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 323,336 |
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bonn and Frankfurt am Main is at 50.43° N, 7.9° E.
The nearest town is Heilberscheid, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 66 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bonn from Frankfurt am Main?
By car it is 173 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 49 min. The straight-line distance between Bonn and Frankfurt am Main is 132 kilometres (82 miles or 71 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main?
The driving distance is 173 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 49 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Frankfurt am Main from Bonn?
Frankfurt am Main lies to the ESE (121°) as seen from Bonn.
How long is a flight from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 40 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main cost?
Over 173 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 354–473 € 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 Bonn
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bonn → Cologne | 30 km |
| Bonn → Leverkusen | 42 km |
| Bonn → Solingen | 61 km |
| Bonn → Remscheid | 66 km |
| Bonn → Düsseldorf | 72 km |
| Bonn → Neuss | 73 km |
| Bonn → Wuppertal | 75 km |
| Bonn → Nürburg | 77 km |
Distances from Frankfurt am Main
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