Erfurt to Wiesbaden distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Wiesbaden (Germany) is 282 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 53 min. The straight-line distance is 221 km (138 miles); Wiesbaden lies to the WSW of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Wiesbaden to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 221 km | 47 min |
| Car (road) | 282 km | 2 h 53 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Wiesbaden would cost roughly 572–767 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 282 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.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 4′ 17.83″ N, 8° 14′ 41.40″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.07 |
| Longitude | 8.24 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 288,850 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Erfurt and Wiesbaden is at 50.54° N, 9.62° E.
The nearest town is Fulda, Hessen — about 111 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Wiesbaden?
By car it is 282 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 53 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Wiesbaden is 221 kilometres (138 miles or 120 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Wiesbaden?
The driving distance is 282 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 53 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wiesbaden from Erfurt?
Wiesbaden lies to the WSW (244°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Wiesbaden?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 47 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Wiesbaden cost?
Over 282 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Wiesbaden would cost roughly 572–767 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |
Distances from Wiesbaden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wiesbaden → Mainz | 16 km |
| Wiesbaden → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 29 km |
| Wiesbaden → Frankfurt am Main | 38 km |
| Wiesbaden → Offenbach | 46 km |
| Wiesbaden → Darmstadt | 48 km |
| Wiesbaden → Bacharach | 50 km |
| Wiesbaden → Oberwesel | 56 km |
| Wiesbaden → Sankt Goar | 78 km |