Dresden to Mainz distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 490 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 58 min. The straight-line distance is 405 km (252 miles); Mainz lies to the WSW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 405 km | 60 min |
| Car (road) | 490 km | 4 h 58 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dresden to Mainz would cost roughly 988–1329 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 490 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.
Dresden
Dresden is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 3′ 1.47″ N, 13° 44′ 14.14″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.05 |
| Longitude | 13.74 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 564,904 |
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 Dresden and Mainz is at 50.55° N, 10.96° E.
The nearest town is Masserberg, Landkreis Hildburghausen, Thüringen — about 203 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Mainz?
By car it is 490 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 58 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Mainz is 405 kilometres (252 miles or 219 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Mainz?
The driving distance is 490 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 58 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Dresden?
Mainz lies to the WSW (255°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 60 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Mainz cost?
Over 490 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Mainz would cost roughly 988–1329 € 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 Dresden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dresden → Chemnitz | 76 km |
| Dresden → Cottbus | 105 km |
| Dresden → Leipzig | 113 km |
| Dresden → Halle (Saale) | 145 km |
| Dresden → Prague | 149 km |
| Dresden → Karlovy Vary | 170 km |
| Dresden → Wittenberg | 172 km |
| Dresden → Jena | 173 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 |