Aachen to Leipzig distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 561 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 43 min. The straight-line distance is 444 km (276 miles); Leipzig lies to the E of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 444 km | 63 min |
| Car (road) | 561 km | 5 h 43 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Leipzig would cost roughly 1130–1521 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 561 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.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Leipzig
Leipzig is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 22.90″ N, 12° 22′ 23.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.34 |
| Longitude | 12.37 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 611,850 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Leipzig is at 51.1° N, 9.21° E.
The nearest town is Borken (Hessen), Schwalm-Eder-Kreis — about 222 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Leipzig?
By car it is 561 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 43 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Leipzig is 444 kilometres (276 miles or 240 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 561 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 43 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Aachen?
Leipzig lies to the E (79°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 63 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Leipzig cost?
Over 561 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Leipzig would cost roughly 1130–1521 € 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 Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Leipzig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Leipzig → Halle (Saale) | 40 km |
| Leipzig → Wittenberg | 70 km |
| Leipzig → Chemnitz | 83 km |
| Leipzig → Jena | 94 km |
| Leipzig → Dresden | 113 km |
| Leipzig → Magdeburg | 122 km |
| Leipzig → Quedlinburg | 126 km |
| Leipzig → Weimar | 129 km |