Bonn to Leipzig distance
The distance from Bonn (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 503 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 16 min. The straight-line distance is 375 km (233 miles); Leipzig lies to the ENE of Bonn.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Bonn distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 375 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 503 km | 5 h 16 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bonn to Leipzig would cost roughly 1014–1364 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 503 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.
Bonn
Bonn is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 44′ 14.75″ N, 7° 5′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.74 |
| Longitude | 7.1 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 323,336 |
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 Bonn and Leipzig is at 51.07° N, 9.72° E.
The nearest town is Alheim, Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Hessen — about 187 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bonn from Leipzig?
By car it is 503 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 16 min. The straight-line distance between Bonn and Leipzig is 375 kilometres (233 miles or 202 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bonn to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 503 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 16 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Bonn?
Leipzig lies to the ENE (78°) as seen from Bonn.
How long is a flight from Bonn to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 58 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bonn to Leipzig cost?
Over 503 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bonn to Leipzig would cost roughly 1014–1364 € 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 Bonn
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bonn → Cologne | 30 km |
| Bonn → Leverkusen | 42 km |
| Bonn → Solingen | 61 km |
| Bonn → Remscheid | 66 km |
| Bonn → Düsseldorf | 72 km |
| Bonn → Neuss | 73 km |
| Bonn → Wuppertal | 75 km |
| Bonn → Nürburg | 77 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 |