Leipzig to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Leipzig (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 517 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 25 min. The straight-line distance is 414 km (257 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the W of Leipzig.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Leipzig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 414 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 517 km | 5 h 25 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 Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 1042–1402 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 517 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 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Leipzig and Mönchengladbach is at 51.3° N, 9.4° E.
The nearest town is Habichtswald, Landkreis Kassel, Hessen — about 207 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Leipzig from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 517 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 25 min. The straight-line distance between Leipzig and Mönchengladbach is 414 kilometres (257 miles or 223 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 517 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 25 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Leipzig?
Mönchengladbach lies to the W (270°) as seen from Leipzig.
How long is a flight from Leipzig to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Leipzig to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 517 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 1042–1402 € 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 Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
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