Mainz to Nuremberg distance
The distance from Mainz (Germany) to Nuremberg (Germany) is 257 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 44 min. The straight-line distance is 212 km (132 miles); Nuremberg lies to the ESE of Mainz.
Reverse direction: Nuremberg to Mainz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 212 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 257 km | 2 h 44 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 Nuremberg would cost roughly 522–700 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 257 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 |
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 27′ 15.44″ N, 11° 4′ 28.43″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.45 |
| Longitude | 11.07 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 529,508 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Mainz and Nuremberg is at 49.73° N, 9.67° E.
The nearest town is Neubrunn, Landkreis Würzburg, Bayern — about 106 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mainz from Nuremberg?
By car it is 257 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 44 min. The straight-line distance between Mainz and Nuremberg is 212 kilometres (132 miles or 114 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Mainz to Nuremberg?
The driving distance is 257 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 44 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Nuremberg from Mainz?
Nuremberg lies to the ESE (105°) as seen from Mainz.
How long is a flight from Mainz to Nuremberg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 46 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Mainz to Nuremberg cost?
Over 257 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Mainz to Nuremberg would cost roughly 522–700 € 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 Nuremberg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Nuremberg → Erlangen | 17 km |
| Nuremberg → Ingolstadt | 95 km |
| Nuremberg → Rothenburg ob der Tauber | 104 km |
| Nuremberg → Würzburg | 107 km |
| Nuremberg → Regensburg | 110 km |
| Nuremberg → Augsburg | 146 km |
| Nuremberg → Munich | 169 km |
| Nuremberg → Heilbronn | 171 km |