Cologne to Leipzig distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 499 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 7 min. The straight-line distance is 380 km (236 miles); Leipzig lies to the E of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 380 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 499 km | 5 h 7 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Cologne to Leipzig would cost roughly 1006–1353 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 499 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.
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
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 Cologne and Leipzig is at 51.17° N, 9.65° E.
The nearest town is Hessisch Lichtenau, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Hessen — about 190 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Leipzig?
By car it is 499 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 7 min. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Leipzig is 380 kilometres (236 miles or 205 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 499 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 7 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Cologne?
Leipzig lies to the E (81°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne 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 Cologne to Leipzig cost?
Over 499 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Leipzig would cost roughly 1006–1353 € 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 Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 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 |