Bielefeld to Freiburg im Breisgau distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) is 555 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 13 min. The straight-line distance is 450 km (280 miles); Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the S of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Freiburg im Breisgau to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 450 km | 64 min |
| Car (road) | 555 km | 5 h 13 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 1118–1504 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 555 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.
Bielefeld
Bielefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 1′ 19.53″ N, 8° 31′ 40.36″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.02 |
| Longitude | 8.53 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 331,605 |
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 Bielefeld and Freiburg im Breisgau is at 50.01° N, 8.17° E.
The nearest town is Budenheim, Landkreis Mainz-Bingen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 225 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Freiburg im Breisgau?
By car it is 555 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 13 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Freiburg im Breisgau is 450 kilometres (280 miles or 243 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Freiburg im Breisgau?
The driving distance is 555 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 13 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Freiburg im Breisgau from Bielefeld?
Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the S (187°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Freiburg im Breisgau?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 64 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Freiburg im Breisgau cost?
Over 555 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 1118–1504 € 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 Bielefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bielefeld → Paderborn | 47 km |
| Bielefeld → Osnabrück | 57 km |
| Bielefeld → Hamm | 83 km |
| Bielefeld → Hanover | 109 km |
| Bielefeld → Dortmund | 112 km |
| Bielefeld → Winterberg | 115 km |
| Bielefeld → Hagen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Recklinghausen | 125 km |
Distances from Freiburg im Breisgau
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