Freiburg im Breisgau to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 481 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 44 min. The straight-line distance is 370 km (230 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the NNW of Freiburg im Breisgau.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Freiburg im Breisgau distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 370 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 481 km | 4 h 44 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 Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 970–1305 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 481 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 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Freiburg im Breisgau and Mönchengladbach is at 49.6° N, 7.16° E.
The nearest town is Ellweiler, Landkreis Birkenfeld, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 185 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Freiburg im Breisgau from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 481 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 44 min. The straight-line distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Mönchengladbach is 370 kilometres (230 miles or 200 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 481 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 44 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Freiburg im Breisgau?
Mönchengladbach lies to the NNW (345°) as seen from Freiburg im Breisgau.
How long is a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 58 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 481 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 970–1305 € 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 Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
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