Copenhagen to Leipzig: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299.7 miles 482.4 km · straight line
537.5 miles actual route 865 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
DKK 703 - DKK 865 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Copenhagen from Leipzig?

The distance from Copenhagen to Leipzig is 299.7 miles (482.4 km) as the crow flies. Leipzig is located S of Copenhagen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.5 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Copenhagen is in Denmark, while Leipzig is in Germany.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Copenhagen and Leipzig. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Copenhagen to Leipzig

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 49min DKK 703 - DKK 865 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 35min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~8h 23min $65–$188* Comfort

Quick Facts

Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m elevation
Leipzig
51.34°N, 12.37°E
Europe/Berlin
113m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM