Freiburg im Breisgau to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 504 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 59 min. The straight-line distance is 395 km (246 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the N of Freiburg im Breisgau.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 395 km | 60 min |
| Car (road) | 504 km | 4 h 59 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 1016–1367 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 504 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.
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 |
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 31′ 7.55″ N, 7° 5′ 1.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.52 |
| Longitude | 7.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,930 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Freiburg im Breisgau and Gelsenkirchen is at 49.76° N, 7.48° E.
The nearest town is Heimweiler, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 198 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Freiburg im Breisgau from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 504 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 59 min. The straight-line distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Gelsenkirchen is 395 kilometres (246 miles or 213 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 504 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 59 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Freiburg im Breisgau?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the N (352°) as seen from Freiburg im Breisgau.
How long is a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 504 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 1016–1367 € 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 Freiburg im Breisgau
Distances from Gelsenkirchen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen → Bottrop | 15 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Oberhausen | 18 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Recklinghausen | 23 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Mülheim | 24 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Duisburg | 32 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Dortmund | 36 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Düsseldorf | 46 km |
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