Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne distance
The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 432 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 14 min. The straight-line distance is 333 km (207 miles); Cologne lies to the N of Freiburg im Breisgau.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 333 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 432 km | 4 h 14 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 Cologne would cost roughly 872–1172 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 432 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 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Freiburg im Breisgau and Cologne is at 49.47° N, 7.41° E.
The nearest town is Henschtal, Landkreis Kusel, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 166 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Freiburg im Breisgau from Cologne?
By car it is 432 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 14 min. The straight-line distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Cologne is 333 kilometres (207 miles or 180 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne?
The driving distance is 432 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 14 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Freiburg im Breisgau?
Cologne lies to the N (349°) as seen from Freiburg im Breisgau.
How long is a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne cost?
Over 432 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne would cost roughly 872–1172 € 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 Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |
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