Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz distance
The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 273 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 224 km (139 miles); Mainz lies to the N of Freiburg im Breisgau.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 224 km | 47 min |
| Car (road) | 273 km | 2 h 40 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz would cost roughly 554–743 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 273 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.
Freiburg im Breisgau
Freiburg im Breisgau is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 47° 59′ 56.43″ N, 7° 50′ 31.58″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48 |
| Longitude | 7.84 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 237,460 |
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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Mainz is at 49° N, 8.04° E.
The nearest town is Schweighofen, Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 112 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Freiburg im Breisgau from Mainz?
By car it is 273 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Mainz is 224 kilometres (139 miles or 121 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz?
The driving distance is 273 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Freiburg im Breisgau?
Mainz lies to the N (7°) as seen from Freiburg im Breisgau.
How long is a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz?
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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz cost?
Over 273 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz would cost roughly 554–743 € 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 Freiburg im Breisgau
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 |
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