Leipzig to Salzburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

245.8 miles 395.6 km · straight line
307.3 miles estimated 494.5 km · driving distance
6h 11min estimated drive time
€53 - €65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Leipzig from Salzburg?

The distance from Leipzig to Salzburg is 245.8 miles (395.6 km) as the crow flies. Salzburg is located S of Leipzig. By car, the driving distance is approximately 307.3 miles, taking about 6h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Leipzig is in Germany, while Salzburg is in Austria.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Leipzig and Salzburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Leipzig to Salzburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 11min €53 - €65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 25min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 52min $37–$108* Comfort

Quick Facts

Leipzig
51.34°N, 12.37°E
Europe/Berlin
113m elevation
Salzburg
47.81°N, 13.05°E
Europe/Vienna
424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients