Mainz to Munich distance
The distance from Mainz (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 429 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 19 min. The straight-line distance is 319 km (198 miles); Munich lies to the SE of Mainz.
Reverse direction: Munich to Mainz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 319 km | 54 min |
| Car (road) | 429 km | 4 h 19 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Mainz to Munich would cost roughly 866–1164 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 429 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.
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 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Mainz and Munich is at 49.08° N, 9.95° E.
The nearest town is Frankenhardt, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg — about 159 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mainz from Munich?
By car it is 429 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 19 min. The straight-line distance between Mainz and Munich is 319 kilometres (198 miles or 172 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Mainz to Munich?
The driving distance is 429 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 19 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Mainz?
Munich lies to the SE (129°) as seen from Mainz.
How long is a flight from Mainz to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 54 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Mainz to Munich cost?
Over 429 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Mainz to Munich would cost roughly 866–1164 € 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 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 |
Distances from Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |