Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) is 688 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 544 km (338 miles); Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the SW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Freiburg im Breisgau to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 544 km | 71 min |
| Car (road) | 688 km | 6 h 40 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 1384–1864 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 688 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.
Dresden
Dresden is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 3′ 1.47″ N, 13° 44′ 14.14″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.05 |
| Longitude | 13.74 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 564,904 |
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 Dresden and Freiburg im Breisgau is at 49.56° N, 10.7° E.
The nearest town is Emskirchen, Landkreis Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bayern — about 272 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Freiburg im Breisgau?
By car it is 688 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Freiburg im Breisgau is 544 kilometres (338 miles or 294 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau?
The driving distance is 688 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Freiburg im Breisgau from Dresden?
Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the SW (234°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 71 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau cost?
Over 688 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 1384–1864 € 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 Dresden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dresden → Chemnitz | 76 km |
| Dresden → Cottbus | 105 km |
| Dresden → Leipzig | 113 km |
| Dresden → Halle (Saale) | 145 km |
| Dresden → Prague | 149 km |
| Dresden → Karlovy Vary | 170 km |
| Dresden → Wittenberg | 172 km |
| Dresden → Jena | 173 km |
Distances from Freiburg im Breisgau
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