How far is it from Leipzig to Zwickau?

The distance between Leipzig and Zwickau is 72 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Zwickau?

The drive from Leipzig to Zwickau takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Leipzig to Zwickau?

The fastest route from Leipzig to Zwickau covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Zwickau from Leipzig?

Zwickau lies roughly to the south of Leipzig.

Which roads does the route from Leipzig to Zwickau follow?

The drive from Leipzig to Zwickau mainly follows A 72.

Which towns do you pass between Leipzig and Zwickau?

Towns on the route from Leipzig to Zwickau include Bad Lausick, Chemnitz, Bad Schlema.

Leipzig Zwickau

Distance: 72 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Leipzig to Zwickau takes about 1 h 25 min via A 72. The distance is 72 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Leipzig, Bad Lausick, Zwickau. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 72 mi

1 Depart onto Brandenburger Straße 127 yd
2 Turn left onto Hahnekamm 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Schützenstraße 47 yd
4 Turn left onto Querstraße 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Grimmaischer Steinweg 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Augustusplatz 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Roßplatz 1 mi
8 Turn slightly left onto Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Peterssteinweg 149 yd
10 Turn right onto Straße des 17. Juni 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Harkortstraße 131 yd
12 Continue straight onto Floßplatz 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Dufourstraße 118 yd

14 Keep slightly right onto Wundtstraße 2 mi
15 Continue straight 5 mi
16 Continue straight 60 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn right onto Lößnitzer Straße 4 mi
19 Continue straight 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Uhdestraße 1 mi
21 Turn right 57 yd
22 Continue slightly left 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Glück-Auf-Brücke 85 yd
24 Continue straight onto Dr.-Friedrichs-Ring 149 yd
25 Arrive onto Dr.-Friedrichs-Ring

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The return trip from Zwickau to Leipzig covers roughly the same distance, 72 mi.

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How far is it from Leipzig to Zwickau?: The distance between Leipzig and Zwickau is 72 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Zwickau?: The drive from Leipzig to Zwickau takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Leipzig to Zwickau?: The fastest route from Leipzig to Zwickau covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Zwickau from Leipzig?: Zwickau lies roughly to the south of Leipzig.
Which roads does the route from Leipzig to Zwickau follow?: The drive from Leipzig to Zwickau mainly follows A 72.
Which towns do you pass between Leipzig and Zwickau?: Towns on the route from Leipzig to Zwickau include Bad Lausick, Chemnitz, Bad Schlema.

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