Düsseldorf to Leipzig distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 483 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h. The straight-line distance is 389 km (242 miles); Leipzig lies to the E of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 389 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 483 km | 5 h |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Leipzig would cost roughly 974–1310 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 483 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.
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
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 Düsseldorf and Leipzig is at 51.31° N, 9.57° E.
The nearest town is Niestetal, Landkreis Kassel, Hessen — about 194 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Leipzig?
By car it is 483 km, with a driving time of about 5 h. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Leipzig is 389 kilometres (242 miles or 210 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 483 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Düsseldorf?
Leipzig lies to the E (86°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 59 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Leipzig cost?
Over 483 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Leipzig would cost roughly 974–1310 € 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 Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 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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