Braunschweig to Freiburg im Breisgau distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) is 588 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 41 min. The straight-line distance is 512 km (318 miles); Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the SSW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Freiburg im Breisgau to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 512 km | 68 min |
| Car (road) | 588 km | 5 h 41 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 1184–1594 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 588 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.
Braunschweig
Braunschweig is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 16′ 4.05″ N, 10° 31′ 28.44″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.27 |
| Longitude | 10.52 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,962 |
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 Braunschweig and Freiburg im Breisgau is at 50.14° N, 9.12° E.
The nearest town is Freigericht, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen — about 256 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Freiburg im Breisgau?
By car it is 588 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 41 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Freiburg im Breisgau is 512 kilometres (318 miles or 276 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Freiburg im Breisgau?
The driving distance is 588 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 41 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Freiburg im Breisgau from Braunschweig?
Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the SSW (203°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Freiburg im Breisgau?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 68 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Freiburg im Breisgau cost?
Over 588 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 1184–1594 € 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 Braunschweig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Braunschweig → Salzgitter | 25 km |
| Braunschweig → Wolfsburg | 34 km |
| Braunschweig → Goslar | 48 km |
| Braunschweig → Hildesheim | 56 km |
| Braunschweig → Hanover | 71 km |
| Braunschweig → Quedlinburg | 86 km |
| Braunschweig → Magdeburg | 94 km |
| Braunschweig → Göttingen | 113 km |
Distances from Freiburg im Breisgau
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