Chemnitz to Freiburg im Breisgau distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) is 617 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 59 min. The straight-line distance is 483 km (300 miles); Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the SW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Freiburg im Breisgau to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 483 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 617 km | 5 h 59 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 1242–1672 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 617 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.
Chemnitz
Chemnitz is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 49′ 41.60″ N, 12° 55′ 15.08″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.83 |
| Longitude | 12.92 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 245,618 |
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 Chemnitz and Freiburg im Breisgau is at 49.44° N, 10.31° E.
The nearest town is Burgbernheim, Landkreis Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bayern — about 242 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Freiburg im Breisgau?
By car it is 617 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 59 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Freiburg im Breisgau is 483 kilometres (300 miles or 261 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Freiburg im Breisgau?
The driving distance is 617 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 59 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Freiburg im Breisgau from Chemnitz?
Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the SW (231°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Freiburg im Breisgau?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Freiburg im Breisgau cost?
Over 617 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 1242–1672 € 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 Chemnitz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Chemnitz → Dresden | 76 km |
| Chemnitz → Leipzig | 83 km |
| Chemnitz → Karlovy Vary | 88 km |
| Chemnitz → Jena | 109 km |
| Chemnitz → Weimar | 134 km |
| Chemnitz → Halle (Saale) | 136 km |
| Chemnitz → Erfurt | 152 km |
| Chemnitz → Prague | 161 km |
Distances from Freiburg im Breisgau
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