Bochum to Freiburg im Breisgau distance
The distance from Bochum (Germany) to Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) is 498 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 55 min. The straight-line distance is 390 km (242 miles); Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the S of Bochum.
Reverse direction: Freiburg im Breisgau to Bochum distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 390 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 498 km | 4 h 55 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bochum to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 1004–1351 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 498 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.
Bochum
Bochum is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 28′ 54.64″ N, 7° 12′ 58.45″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.48 |
| Longitude | 7.22 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,676 |
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 Bochum and Freiburg im Breisgau is at 49.74° N, 7.54° E.
The nearest town is Limbach, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 195 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Freiburg im Breisgau?
By car it is 498 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 55 min. The straight-line distance between Bochum and Freiburg im Breisgau is 390 kilometres (242 miles or 211 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Freiburg im Breisgau?
The driving distance is 498 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 55 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Freiburg im Breisgau from Bochum?
Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the S (173°) as seen from Bochum.
How long is a flight from Bochum to Freiburg im Breisgau?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 59 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bochum to Freiburg im Breisgau cost?
Over 498 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bochum to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 1004–1351 € 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 Bochum
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bochum → Essen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Gelsenkirchen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Recklinghausen | 17 km |
| Bochum → Dortmund | 21 km |
| Bochum → Mülheim | 27 km |
| Bochum → Bottrop | 30 km |
| Bochum → Oberhausen | 31 km |
| Bochum → Wuppertal | 37 km |
Distances from Freiburg im Breisgau
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