Leipzig to Mainz distance
The distance from Leipzig (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 421 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 17 min. The straight-line distance is 327 km (203 miles); Mainz lies to the WSW of Leipzig.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Leipzig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 327 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 421 km | 4 h 17 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Mainz would cost roughly 850–1143 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 421 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.
Leipzig
Leipzig is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 22.90″ N, 12° 22′ 23.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.34 |
| Longitude | 12.37 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 611,850 |
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 Leipzig and Mainz is at 50.68° N, 10.28° E.
The nearest town is Rosa, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thüringen — about 164 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Leipzig from Mainz?
By car it is 421 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 17 min. The straight-line distance between Leipzig and Mainz is 327 kilometres (203 miles or 177 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Mainz?
The driving distance is 421 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 17 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Leipzig?
Mainz lies to the WSW (244°) as seen from Leipzig.
How long is a flight from Leipzig to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Leipzig to Mainz cost?
Over 421 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Mainz would cost roughly 850–1143 € 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 Leipzig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Leipzig → Halle (Saale) | 40 km |
| Leipzig → Wittenberg | 70 km |
| Leipzig → Chemnitz | 83 km |
| Leipzig → Jena | 94 km |
| Leipzig → Dresden | 113 km |
| Leipzig → Magdeburg | 122 km |
| Leipzig → Quedlinburg | 126 km |
| Leipzig → Weimar | 129 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 |