Day trip from Karlsruhe to Freiburg
Freiburg lies 120 km (74 mi) south of Karlsruhe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 120 km (74 mi) apart, Freiburg is a realistic day trip from Karlsruhe: about 1 h 57 min each way by road.
| Karlsruhe | Freiburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 283,799 | 237,460 |
| Elevation | 118 m (387 ft) | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What to see in Freiburg
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| University Library Freiburg | 3,031,759 | 2016 |
| Museum of Modern Art | 37,189 | 2012 |
The busiest is University Library Freiburg at 3,031,759 visitors in 2016. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Freiburg
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Staying in Freiburg
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Common questions
How far is Freiburg from Karlsruhe?
120 km (74 mi) in a straight line, south of Karlsruhe; by road roughly 146 km (91 mi).
How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Freiburg by road?
About 1 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Karlsruhe and Freiburg?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.