Cologne to Wiesbaden distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Wiesbaden (Germany) is 164 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 49 min. The straight-line distance is 132 km (82 miles); Wiesbaden lies to the SE of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Wiesbaden to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 132 km | 40 min |
| Car (road) | 164 km | 1 h 49 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 Wiesbaden would cost roughly 336–449 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 164 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 |
Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 4′ 17.83″ N, 8° 14′ 41.40″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.07 |
| Longitude | 8.24 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 288,850 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Cologne and Wiesbaden is at 50.51° N, 7.61° E.
The nearest town is Kleinmaischeid, Landkreis Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 66 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Wiesbaden?
By car it is 164 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 49 min. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Wiesbaden is 132 kilometres (82 miles or 71 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Wiesbaden?
The driving distance is 164 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 49 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wiesbaden from Cologne?
Wiesbaden lies to the SE (136°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Wiesbaden?
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 Wiesbaden cost?
Over 164 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Wiesbaden would cost roughly 336–449 € 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 Wiesbaden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wiesbaden → Mainz | 16 km |
| Wiesbaden → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 29 km |
| Wiesbaden → Frankfurt am Main | 38 km |
| Wiesbaden → Offenbach | 46 km |
| Wiesbaden → Darmstadt | 48 km |
| Wiesbaden → Bacharach | 50 km |
| Wiesbaden → Oberwesel | 56 km |
| Wiesbaden → Sankt Goar | 78 km |