Distance from Essen 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.
Essen86 mEssen is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 573,618 makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseld…
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 Essen to Leipzig?
It is 372 km in a straight line from Essen to Leipzig. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Essen to Leipzig?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 12 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Essen to Leipzig?
Around 6 h 12 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.