Leipzig to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Leipzig (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 452 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 41 min. The straight-line distance is 363 km (226 miles); Wuppertal lies to the W of Leipzig.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Leipzig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 363 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 452 km | 4 h 41 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 Wuppertal 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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Leipzig and Wuppertal is at 51.33° N, 9.76° E.
The nearest town is Nieste, Landkreis Kassel, Hessen — about 182 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Leipzig from Wuppertal?
By car it is 452 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 41 min. The straight-line distance between Leipzig and Wuppertal is 363 kilometres (226 miles or 196 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 452 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 41 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Leipzig?
Wuppertal lies to the W (271°) as seen from Leipzig.
How long is a flight from Leipzig to Wuppertal?
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 Wuppertal cost?
Over 452 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |