Erfurt to Leipzig distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 147 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 102 km (63 miles); Leipzig lies to the ENE of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 102 km | 38 min |
| Car (road) | 147 km | 1 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 Erfurt to Leipzig would cost roughly 302–403 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 147 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.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
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 Erfurt and Leipzig is at 51.16° N, 11.7° E.
The nearest town is Balgstädt, Burgenlandkreis, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 51 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Leipzig?
By car it is 147 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Leipzig is 102 kilometres (63 miles or 55 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 147 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Erfurt?
Leipzig lies to the ENE (67°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 38 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Leipzig cost?
Over 147 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Leipzig would cost roughly 302–403 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |
| Erfurt → Kassel | 154 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 |