Lübeck to Mainz distance
The distance from Lübeck (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 570 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 50 min. The straight-line distance is 462 km (287 miles); Mainz lies to the SSW of Lübeck.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Lübeck distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 462 km | 65 min |
| Car (road) | 570 km | 5 h 50 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Lübeck to Mainz would cost roughly 1148–1545 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 570 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.
Lübeck
Lübeck is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 51′ 55.68″ N, 10° 41′ 11.61″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.87 |
| Longitude | 10.69 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 216,889 |
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 Lübeck and Mainz is at 51.94° N, 9.41° E.
The nearest town is Ottenstein, Landkreis Holzminden, Niedersachsen — about 231 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lübeck from Mainz?
By car it is 570 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 50 min. The straight-line distance between Lübeck and Mainz is 462 kilometres (287 miles or 249 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Lübeck to Mainz?
The driving distance is 570 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 50 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Lübeck?
Mainz lies to the SSW (202°) as seen from Lübeck.
How long is a flight from Lübeck to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 65 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Lübeck to Mainz cost?
Over 570 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Lübeck to Mainz would cost roughly 1148–1545 € 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 Lübeck
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Lübeck → Timmendorfer Strand | 17 km |
| Lübeck → Wismar | 61 km |
| Lübeck → Hamburg | 68 km |
| Lübeck → Kiel | 88 km |
| Lübeck → Lüneburg | ≈ 92 km |
| Lübeck → Rostock | 117 km |
| Lübeck → Krakow am See | 165 km |
| Lübeck → Bremen | 186 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 |