Krefeld to Leipzig distance
The distance from Krefeld (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 497 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 14 min. The straight-line distance is 403 km (251 miles); Leipzig lies to the E of Krefeld.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Krefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 403 km | 60 min |
| Car (road) | 497 km | 5 h 14 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Krefeld to Leipzig would cost roughly 1002–1348 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 497 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.
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
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 Krefeld and Leipzig is at 51.37° N, 9.47° E.
The nearest town is Vellmar, Landkreis Kassel, Hessen — about 202 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Krefeld from Leipzig?
By car it is 497 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 14 min. The straight-line distance between Krefeld and Leipzig is 403 kilometres (251 miles or 218 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Krefeld to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 497 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 14 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Krefeld?
Leipzig lies to the E (88°) as seen from Krefeld.
How long is a flight from Krefeld to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 60 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Krefeld to Leipzig cost?
Over 497 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Krefeld to Leipzig would cost roughly 1002–1348 € 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 Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Essen | 40 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 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 |