Leipzig to Lübeck distance
The distance from Leipzig (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 452 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 34 min. The straight-line distance is 303 km (188 miles); Lübeck lies to the NNW of Leipzig.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Leipzig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 303 km | 53 min |
| Car (road) | 452 km | 4 h 34 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Lübeck would cost roughly 912–1226 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 452 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.
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 |
Lübeck
Lübeck is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 51′ 55.68″ N, 10° 41′ 11.61″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.87 |
| Longitude | 10.69 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 216,889 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Leipzig and Lübeck is at 52.61° N, 11.55° E.
The nearest town is Bismark (Altmark), Landkreis Stendal, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 152 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Leipzig from Lübeck?
By car it is 452 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 34 min. The straight-line distance between Leipzig and Lübeck is 303 kilometres (188 miles or 164 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 452 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 34 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Leipzig?
Lübeck lies to the NNW (339°) as seen from Leipzig.
How long is a flight from Leipzig to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 53 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Leipzig to Lübeck cost?
Over 452 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Lübeck would cost roughly 912–1226 € 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 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 |
Distances from Lübeck
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Lübeck → Timmendorfer Strand | 17 km |
| Lübeck → Wismar | 61 km |
| Lübeck → Hamburg | 68 km |
| Lübeck → Kiel | 88 km |
| Lübeck → Lüneburg | ≈ 92 km |
| Lübeck → Rostock | 117 km |
| Lübeck → Krakow am See | 165 km |
| Lübeck → Bremen | 186 km |