Day trip from Basel to Freiburg
Freiburg lies 53 km (33 mi) north-east of Basel, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 53 km (33 mi) apart, Freiburg is a realistic day trip from Basel: about 52 min each way by road.
| Basel | Freiburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Population | 177,595 | 237,460 |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What changes when you arrive in Freiburg
Crossing from Switzerland into Germany: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); 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.
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 Basel?
53 km (33 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Basel; by road roughly 65 km (40 mi).
How long does it take to get from Basel to Freiburg by road?
About 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basel and Freiburg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.