Karlsruhe to Leipzig distance
The distance from Karlsruhe (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 518 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 9 min. The straight-line distance is 384 km (238 miles); Leipzig lies to the NE of Karlsruhe.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Karlsruhe distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 384 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 518 km | 5 h 9 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Leipzig would cost roughly 1044–1405 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 518 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.
Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 0′ 24.80″ N, 8° 24′ 13.15″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.01 |
| Longitude | 8.4 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 309,050 |
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 Karlsruhe and Leipzig is at 50.19° N, 10.34° E.
The nearest town is Thundorf i.UFr., Landkreis Bad Kissingen, Bayern — about 192 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Leipzig?
By car it is 518 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 9 min. The straight-line distance between Karlsruhe and Leipzig is 384 kilometres (238 miles or 207 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Karlsruhe to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 518 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 9 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Karlsruhe?
Leipzig lies to the NE (46°) as seen from Karlsruhe.
How long is a flight from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Leipzig cost?
Over 518 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Leipzig would cost roughly 1044–1405 € 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 Karlsruhe
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Karlsruhe → Pforzheim | 29 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heidelberg | 53 km |
| Karlsruhe → Mannheim | 68 km |
| Karlsruhe → Ludwigshafen | 72 km |
| Karlsruhe → Stuttgart | 80 km |
| Karlsruhe → Strasbourg | 83 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heilbronn | 91 km |
| Karlsruhe → Reutlingen | 104 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 |