Duisburg to Freiburg im Breisgau distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) is 488 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 47 min. The straight-line distance is 390 km (242 miles); Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the SSE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Freiburg im Breisgau to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 390 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 488 km | 4 h 47 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 984–1324 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 488 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.
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
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 Duisburg and Freiburg im Breisgau is at 49.72° N, 7.32° E.
The nearest town is Idar-Oberstein, Landkreis Birkenfeld, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 195 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Freiburg im Breisgau?
By car it is 488 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 47 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Freiburg im Breisgau is 390 kilometres (242 miles or 210 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Freiburg im Breisgau?
The driving distance is 488 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 47 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Freiburg im Breisgau from Duisburg?
Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the SSE (168°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Freiburg im Breisgau cost?
Over 488 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 984–1324 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |
Distances from Freiburg im Breisgau
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