Leipzig to Munich distance
The distance from Leipzig (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 430 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 17 min. The straight-line distance is 361 km (224 miles); Munich lies to the S of Leipzig.
Reverse direction: Munich to Leipzig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 361 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 430 km | 4 h 17 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 Munich would cost roughly 868–1167 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 430 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 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Leipzig and Munich is at 49.74° N, 11.96° E.
The nearest town is Schwarzenbach, Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Bayern — about 180 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Leipzig from Munich?
By car it is 430 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 17 min. The straight-line distance between Leipzig and Munich is 361 kilometres (224 miles or 195 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Munich?
The driving distance is 430 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 17 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Leipzig?
Munich lies to the S (189°) as seen from Leipzig.
How long is a flight from Leipzig to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 57 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Leipzig to Munich cost?
Over 430 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Munich would cost roughly 868–1167 € 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 Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |