Bielefeld to Leipzig distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 367 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 276 km (171 miles); Leipzig lies to the ESE of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 276 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 367 km | 3 h 40 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Leipzig would cost roughly 742–997 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 367 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.
Bielefeld
Bielefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 1′ 19.53″ N, 8° 31′ 40.36″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.02 |
| Longitude | 8.53 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 331,605 |
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 Bielefeld and Leipzig is at 51.7° N, 10.46° E.
The nearest town is Bad Lauterberg im Harz, Landkreis Göttingen, Niedersachsen — about 138 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Leipzig?
By car it is 367 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Leipzig is 276 kilometres (171 miles or 149 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 367 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Bielefeld?
Leipzig lies to the ESE (104°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 51 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Leipzig cost?
Over 367 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Leipzig would cost roughly 742–997 € 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 Bielefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bielefeld → Paderborn | 47 km |
| Bielefeld → Osnabrück | 57 km |
| Bielefeld → Hamm | 83 km |
| Bielefeld → Hanover | 109 km |
| Bielefeld → Dortmund | 112 km |
| Bielefeld → Winterberg | 115 km |
| Bielefeld → Hagen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Recklinghausen | 125 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 |