Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) is 494 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 47 min. The straight-line distance is 389 km (242 miles); Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the S of Essen.
Reverse direction: Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 389 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 494 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 Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 996–1340 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 494 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.
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
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 Essen and Freiburg im Breisgau is at 49.73° N, 7.45° E.
The nearest town is Mittelreidenbach, 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 Essen from Freiburg im Breisgau?
By car it is 494 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 47 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Freiburg im Breisgau is 389 kilometres (242 miles or 210 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau?
The driving distance is 494 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 Essen?
Freiburg im Breisgau lies to the S (171°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen 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 Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau cost?
Over 494 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau would cost roughly 996–1340 € 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 Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |
Distances from Freiburg im Breisgau
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