Freiburg im Breisgau to Leipzig distance
The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 650 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 19 min. The straight-line distance is 494 km (307 miles); Leipzig lies to the NE of Freiburg im Breisgau.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Freiburg im Breisgau distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 494 km | 67 min |
| Car (road) | 650 km | 6 h 19 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 Leipzig would cost roughly 1308–1761 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 650 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 |
Leipzig
Leipzig is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 22.90″ N, 12° 22′ 23.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.34 |
| Longitude | 12.37 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 611,850 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Freiburg im Breisgau and Leipzig is at 49.69° N, 10.03° E.
The nearest town is Sommerhausen, Landkreis Würzburg, Bayern — about 247 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Freiburg im Breisgau from Leipzig?
By car it is 650 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 19 min. The straight-line distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Leipzig is 494 kilometres (307 miles or 267 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 650 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 19 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Freiburg im Breisgau?
Leipzig lies to the NE (40°) as seen from Freiburg im Breisgau.
How long is a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 67 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Leipzig cost?
Over 650 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Leipzig would cost roughly 1308–1761 € 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 Leipzig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Leipzig → Halle (Saale) | 40 km |
| Leipzig → Wittenberg | 70 km |
| Leipzig → Chemnitz | 83 km |
| Leipzig → Jena | 94 km |
| Leipzig → Dresden | 113 km |
| Leipzig → Magdeburg | 122 km |
| Leipzig → Quedlinburg | 126 km |
| Leipzig → Weimar | 129 km |
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