Driving from London to Freiburg
Freiburg lies 693 km (431 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 34 min without stops, over roughly 845 km (525 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | Freiburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 9 million | 237,460 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
Clocks in Freiburg are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 10 h 34 min journey lands 11 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Freiburg
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from London to Freiburg
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Staying in Freiburg
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Common questions
How far is Freiburg from London?
693 km (431 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London; by road roughly 845 km (525 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Freiburg by car?
About 10 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Freiburg?
Freiburg is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Freiburg?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.