Cologne to Mainz distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 179 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h. The straight-line distance is 139 km (86 miles); Mainz lies to the SE of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 139 km | 40 min |
| Car (road) | 179 km | 2 h |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Cologne to Mainz would cost roughly 366–489 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 179 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.
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
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 Cologne and Mainz is at 50.47° N, 7.61° E.
The nearest town is Caan, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 70 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Mainz?
By car it is 179 km, with a driving time of about 2 h. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Mainz is 139 kilometres (86 miles or 75 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Mainz?
The driving distance is 179 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Cologne?
Mainz lies to the SE (139°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 40 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Cologne to Mainz cost?
Over 179 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Mainz would cost roughly 366–489 € 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 Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 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 |