Bochum to Leipzig distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 444 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 33 min. The straight-line distance is 358 km (222 miles); Leipzig lies to the E of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 358 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 444 km | 4 h 33 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bochum to Leipzig would cost roughly 896–1205 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 444 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.
Bochum
Bochum is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 28′ 54.64″ N, 7° 12′ 58.45″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.48 |
| Longitude | 7.22 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,676 |
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 Bochum and Leipzig is at 51.44° N, 9.8° E.
The nearest town is Jühnde, Landkreis Göttingen, Niedersachsen — about 179 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Leipzig?
By car it is 444 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 33 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Leipzig is 358 kilometres (222 miles or 193 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 444 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 33 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Bochum?
Leipzig lies to the E (91°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 57 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Leipzig cost?
Over 444 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Leipzig would cost roughly 896–1205 € 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 Bochum
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bochum → Essen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Gelsenkirchen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Recklinghausen | 17 km |
| Bochum → Dortmund | 21 km |
| Bochum → Mülheim | 27 km |
| Bochum → Bottrop | 30 km |
| Bochum → Oberhausen | 31 km |
| Bochum → Wuppertal | 37 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 |