Essen to Leipzig distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 459 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 43 min. The straight-line distance is 371 km (231 miles); Leipzig lies to the E of Essen.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 371 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 459 km | 4 h 43 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Essen to Leipzig would cost roughly 926–1245 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 459 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.
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
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 Essen and Leipzig is at 51.43° N, 9.7° E.
The nearest town is Scheden, Landkreis Göttingen, Niedersachsen — about 186 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Leipzig?
By car it is 459 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 43 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Leipzig is 371 kilometres (231 miles or 201 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 459 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 43 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Essen?
Leipzig lies to the E (90°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen 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 Essen to Leipzig cost?
Over 459 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Leipzig would cost roughly 926–1245 € 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 Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 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 |