Dortmund to Freiburg im Breisgau distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) is 484 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 48 min. The straight-line distance is 392 km (243 miles); Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the S of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Freiburg im Breisgau to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 392 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 484 km | 4 h 48 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 976–1313 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 484 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.
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
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 Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau is at 49.76° N, 7.66° E.
The nearest town is Abtweiler, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 196 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Freiburg im Breisgau?
By car it is 484 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 48 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau is 392 kilometres (243 miles or 212 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Freiburg im Breisgau?
The driving distance is 484 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 48 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Freiburg im Breisgau from Dortmund?
Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the S (176°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Freiburg im Breisgau cost?
Over 484 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 976–1313 € 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 Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Gelsenkirchen | 36 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 km |
Distances from Freiburg im Breisgau
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