Bonn to Mainz distance
The distance from Bonn (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 163 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 47 min. The straight-line distance is 116 km (72 miles); Mainz lies to the SE of Bonn.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Bonn distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 116 km | 39 min |
| Car (road) | 163 km | 1 h 47 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 Mainz would cost roughly 334–446 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 163 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 |
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 Bonn and Mainz is at 50.37° N, 7.68° E.
The nearest town is Simmern, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 58 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bonn from Mainz?
By car it is 163 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 47 min. The straight-line distance between Bonn and Mainz is 116 kilometres (72 miles or 63 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bonn to Mainz?
The driving distance is 163 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 47 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Bonn?
Mainz lies to the SE (135°) as seen from Bonn.
How long is a flight from Bonn to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 39 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bonn to Mainz cost?
Over 163 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bonn to Mainz would cost roughly 334–446 € 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 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 |