Cologne to Mannheim distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Mannheim (Germany) is 242 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 33 min. The straight-line distance is 194 km (120 miles); Mannheim lies to the SE of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Mannheim to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 194 km | 45 min |
| Car (road) | 242 km | 2 h 33 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Cologne to Mannheim would cost roughly 492–659 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 242 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 |
Mannheim
Mannheim is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 29′ 14.40″ N, 8° 27′ 52.72″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.49 |
| Longitude | 8.46 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 318,035 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Cologne and Mannheim is at 50.21° N, 7.72° E.
The nearest town is Eschbach, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 97 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Mannheim?
By car it is 242 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 33 min. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Mannheim is 194 kilometres (120 miles or 105 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Mannheim?
The driving distance is 242 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 33 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mannheim from Cologne?
Mannheim lies to the SE (146°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Mannheim?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 45 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Cologne to Mannheim cost?
Over 242 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Mannheim would cost roughly 492–659 € 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 Mannheim
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mannheim → Heidelberg | 20 km |
| Mannheim → Darmstadt | 54 km |
| Mannheim → Karlsruhe | 68 km |
| Mannheim → Frankfurt am Main | 79 km |
| Mannheim → Mainz | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Heilbronn | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 86 km |
| Mannheim → Pforzheim | 89 km |