Braunschweig to Leipzig distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 209 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 6 min. The straight-line distance is 164 km (102 miles); Leipzig lies to the SE of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 164 km | 42 min |
| Car (road) | 209 km | 2 h 6 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Leipzig would cost roughly 426–570 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 209 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.
Braunschweig
Braunschweig is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 16′ 4.05″ N, 10° 31′ 28.44″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.27 |
| Longitude | 10.52 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,962 |
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 Braunschweig and Leipzig is at 51.81° N, 11.46° E.
The nearest town is Aschersleben, Salzlandkreis, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 82 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Leipzig?
By car it is 209 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 6 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Leipzig is 164 kilometres (102 miles or 88 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 209 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 6 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Braunschweig?
Leipzig lies to the SE (128°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 42 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Leipzig cost?
Over 209 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Leipzig would cost roughly 426–570 € 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 Braunschweig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Braunschweig → Salzgitter | 25 km |
| Braunschweig → Wolfsburg | 34 km |
| Braunschweig → Goslar | 48 km |
| Braunschweig → Hildesheim | 56 km |
| Braunschweig → Hanover | 71 km |
| Braunschweig → Quedlinburg | 86 km |
| Braunschweig → Magdeburg | 94 km |
| Braunschweig → Göttingen | 113 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 |
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