Day trip from Nancy to Freiburg
Freiburg lies 145 km (90 mi) south-east of Nancy, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 145 km (90 mi) apart, Freiburg is a realistic day trip from Nancy: about 2 h 22 min each way by road.
| Nancy | Freiburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 105,058 | 237,460 |
| Elevation | 212 m (696 ft) | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What changes when you arrive in Freiburg
Crossing from France into Germany: 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 Nancy?
145 km (90 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Nancy; by road roughly 177 km (110 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nancy to Freiburg by road?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nancy 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.