Day trip from Mannheim to Mainz
Mainz lies 56 km (35 mi) north of Mannheim, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 56 km (35 mi) apart, Mainz is a realistic day trip from Mannheim: about 55 min each way by road.
| Mannheim | Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 307,960 | 222,889 |
| Elevation | 100 m (328 ft) | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 68159–68309 | 55116–55131 |
What to see in Mainz
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dom- und Diözesanmuseum (Mainz) | 130,000 | — |
The busiest is Dom- und Diözesanmuseum (Mainz) at 130,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Mainz
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Staying in Mainz
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Common questions
How far is Mainz from Mannheim?
56 km (35 mi) in a straight line, north of Mannheim; by road roughly 69 km (43 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mannheim to Mainz by road?
About 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mannheim and Mainz?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.