Hamburg to Leipzig distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 396 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 58 min. The straight-line distance is 294 km (183 miles); Leipzig lies to the SE of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 294 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 396 km | 3 h 58 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Leipzig would cost roughly 800–1075 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 396 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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
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 Hamburg and Leipzig is at 52.45° N, 11.21° E.
The nearest town is Calvörde, Börde, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 147 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Leipzig?
By car it is 396 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 58 min. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Leipzig is 294 kilometres (183 miles or 159 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 396 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 58 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Hamburg?
Leipzig lies to the SE (146°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Leipzig cost?
Over 396 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Leipzig would cost roughly 800–1075 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 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 |