Leipzig to Nuremberg distance
The distance from Leipzig (Germany) to Nuremberg (Germany) is 282 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 58 min. The straight-line distance is 229 km (142 miles); Nuremberg lies to the SSW of Leipzig.
Reverse direction: Nuremberg to Leipzig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 229 km | 47 min |
| Car (road) | 282 km | 2 h 58 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 Nuremberg would cost roughly 572–767 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 282 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 |
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 27′ 15.44″ N, 11° 4′ 28.43″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.45 |
| Longitude | 11.07 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 529,508 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Leipzig and Nuremberg is at 50.4° N, 11.71° E.
The nearest town is Issigau, Landkreis Hof, Bayern — about 114 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Leipzig from Nuremberg?
By car it is 282 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 58 min. The straight-line distance between Leipzig and Nuremberg is 229 kilometres (142 miles or 124 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Nuremberg?
The driving distance is 282 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 58 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Nuremberg from Leipzig?
Nuremberg lies to the SSW (204°) as seen from Leipzig.
How long is a flight from Leipzig to Nuremberg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 47 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Leipzig to Nuremberg cost?
Over 282 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Nuremberg would cost roughly 572–767 € 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 Nuremberg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Nuremberg → Erlangen | 17 km |
| Nuremberg → Ingolstadt | 95 km |
| Nuremberg → Rothenburg ob der Tauber | 104 km |
| Nuremberg → Würzburg | 107 km |
| Nuremberg → Regensburg | 110 km |
| Nuremberg → Augsburg | 146 km |
| Nuremberg → Munich | 169 km |
| Nuremberg → Heilbronn | 171 km |