Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 135 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 20 min. The straight-line distance is 119 km (74 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the NNE of Freiburg im Breisgau.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 119 km | 39 min |
| Car (road) | 135 km | 1 h 20 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 Karlsruhe would cost roughly 278–370 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 135 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 |
Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 0′ 24.80″ N, 8° 24′ 13.15″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.01 |
| Longitude | 8.4 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 309,050 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Freiburg im Breisgau and Karlsruhe is at 48.5° N, 8.12° E.
The nearest town is Lautenbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Württemberg — about 60 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Freiburg im Breisgau from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 135 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 20 min. The straight-line distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Karlsruhe is 119 kilometres (74 miles or 65 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 135 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 20 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Freiburg im Breisgau?
Karlsruhe lies to the NNE (20°) as seen from Freiburg im Breisgau.
How long is a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 39 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 135 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 278–370 € 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 Karlsruhe
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Karlsruhe → Pforzheim | 29 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heidelberg | 53 km |
| Karlsruhe → Mannheim | 68 km |
| Karlsruhe → Ludwigshafen | 72 km |
| Karlsruhe → Stuttgart | 80 km |
| Karlsruhe → Strasbourg | 83 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heilbronn | 91 km |
| Karlsruhe → Reutlingen | 104 km |
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