Hamburg to Mainz distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 509 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 10 min. The straight-line distance is 413 km (257 miles); Mainz lies to the SSW of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 413 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 509 km | 5 h 10 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Mainz would cost roughly 1026–1380 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 509 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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
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 Hamburg and Mainz is at 51.77° N, 9.08° E.
The nearest town is Nieheim, Kreis Höxter, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 207 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Mainz?
By car it is 509 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 10 min. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Mainz is 413 kilometres (257 miles or 223 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Mainz?
The driving distance is 509 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 10 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Hamburg?
Mainz lies to the SSW (198°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Mainz cost?
Over 509 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Mainz would cost roughly 1026–1380 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 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 |