Aachen to Freiburg im Breisgau distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) is 481 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 42 min. The straight-line distance is 334 km (207 miles); Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the SSE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Freiburg im Breisgau to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 334 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 481 km | 4 h 42 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 970–1305 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 481 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Freiburg im Breisgau
Freiburg im Breisgau is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 47° 59′ 56.43″ N, 7° 50′ 31.58″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48 |
| Longitude | 7.84 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 237,460 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Freiburg im Breisgau is at 49.39° N, 6.99° E.
The nearest town is Eppelborn, Landkreis Neunkirchen, Saarland — about 167 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Freiburg im Breisgau?
By car it is 481 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 42 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Freiburg im Breisgau is 334 kilometres (207 miles or 180 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Freiburg im Breisgau?
The driving distance is 481 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 42 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Freiburg im Breisgau from Aachen?
Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the SSE (157°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Freiburg im Breisgau?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Freiburg im Breisgau cost?
Over 481 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 970–1305 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Freiburg im Breisgau
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