Erfurt to Freiburg im Breisgau distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) is 521 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 5 min. The straight-line distance is 404 km (251 miles); Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the SW of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Freiburg im Breisgau to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 404 km | 60 min |
| Car (road) | 521 km | 5 h 5 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 1050–1413 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 521 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.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
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 Erfurt and Freiburg im Breisgau is at 49.5° N, 9.39° E.
The nearest town is Buchen (Odenwald), Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg — about 202 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Freiburg im Breisgau?
By car it is 521 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 5 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Freiburg im Breisgau is 404 kilometres (251 miles or 218 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Freiburg im Breisgau?
The driving distance is 521 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 5 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Freiburg im Breisgau from Erfurt?
Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the SW (216°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Freiburg im Breisgau?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 60 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Freiburg im Breisgau cost?
Over 521 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 1050–1413 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |
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