Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 230 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 28 min. The straight-line distance is 167 km (104 miles); Wuppertal lies to the NW of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 167 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 230 km | 2 h 28 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal would cost roughly 468–627 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 230 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.
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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Frankfurt am Main and Wuppertal is at 50.69° N, 7.93° E.
The nearest town is Kirburg, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 83 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Wuppertal?
By car it is 230 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 28 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Wuppertal is 167 kilometres (104 miles or 90 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 230 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 28 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Frankfurt am Main?
Wuppertal lies to the NW (320°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal cost?
Over 230 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Wuppertal would cost roughly 468–627 € 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 Frankfurt am Main
Distances from Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |
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