Duisburg to Mainz distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 235 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 32 min. The straight-line distance is 191 km (119 miles); Mainz lies to the SSE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 191 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 235 km | 2 h 32 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 Mainz would cost roughly 478–640 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 235 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 |
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 Duisburg and Mainz is at 50.72° N, 7.52° E.
The nearest town is Hasselbach, Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 96 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Mainz?
By car it is 235 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 32 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Mainz is 191 kilometres (119 miles or 103 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Mainz?
The driving distance is 235 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 32 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Duisburg?
Mainz lies to the SSE (146°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Mainz cost?
Over 235 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Mainz would cost roughly 478–640 € 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 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 |