Duisburg to Frankfurt am Main distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 246 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 34 min. The straight-line distance is 200 km (124 miles); Frankfurt am Main lies to the SE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 200 km | 45 min |
| Car (road) | 246 km | 2 h 34 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 500–670 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 246 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.
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
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 Duisburg and Frankfurt am Main is at 50.78° N, 7.74° E.
The nearest town is Wissen, Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 100 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Frankfurt am Main?
By car it is 246 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 34 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Frankfurt am Main is 200 kilometres (124 miles or 108 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Frankfurt am Main?
The driving distance is 246 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 34 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Frankfurt am Main from Duisburg?
Frankfurt am Main lies to the SE (137°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Frankfurt am Main?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 45 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Frankfurt am Main cost?
Over 246 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 500–670 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |
Distances from Frankfurt am Main
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