Berlin to Leipzig distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 189 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 9 min. The straight-line distance is 149 km (93 miles); Leipzig lies to the SSW of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 149 km | 41 min |
| Car (road) | 189 km | 2 h 9 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Berlin to Leipzig would cost roughly 386–516 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 189 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.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
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 Berlin and Leipzig is at 51.93° N, 12.88° E.
The nearest town is Zahna-Elster, Landkreis Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 75 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Leipzig?
By car it is 189 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 9 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Leipzig is 149 kilometres (93 miles or 81 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 189 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 9 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Berlin?
Leipzig lies to the SSW (209°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 41 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Leipzig cost?
Over 189 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Leipzig would cost roughly 386–516 € 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 Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 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 |