Magdeburg to Mainz distance
The distance from Magdeburg (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 437 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 27 min. The straight-line distance is 333 km (207 miles); Mainz lies to the SW of Magdeburg.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Magdeburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 333 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 437 km | 4 h 27 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Magdeburg to Mainz would cost roughly 882–1186 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 437 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.
Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.11 |
| Longitude | 11.61 |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 |
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 Magdeburg and Mainz is at 51.07° N, 9.89° E.
The nearest town is Sontra, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Hessen — about 166 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Magdeburg from Mainz?
By car it is 437 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 27 min. The straight-line distance between Magdeburg and Mainz is 333 kilometres (207 miles or 180 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Magdeburg to Mainz?
The driving distance is 437 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 27 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Magdeburg?
Mainz lies to the SW (226°) as seen from Magdeburg.
How long is a flight from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg to Mainz cost?
Over 437 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Magdeburg to Mainz would cost roughly 882–1186 € 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 Magdeburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Magdeburg → Quedlinburg | 59 km |
| Magdeburg → Wolfsburg | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Halle (Saale) | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Wittenberg | 92 km |
| Magdeburg → Braunschweig | 94 km |
| Magdeburg → Salzgitter | 109 km |
| Magdeburg → Goslar | 115 km |
| Magdeburg → Leipzig | 122 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 |