Distance from Düsseldorf to Leipzig
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Düsseldorf47 mDüsseldorf is the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state of Germany. It is the second-largest city in the state after Cologne and the sixth-largest city in Germany, with a 2024 population of 6…
Leipzig111 mLeipzig is the most populous city in the German state of Saxony. The city has a population of 633,592 residents as of 31 December 2025. It is the eighth-largest city in Germany and is part of the Central German Metrop…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
It is 389 km in a straight line from Düsseldorf to Leipzig. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 13 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
Around 6 h 29 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.