Driving from Zürich to Freiburg
Freiburg lies 87 km (54 mi) north-west of Zürich, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 107 km (66 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Zürich | Freiburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Population | 415,367 | 237,460 |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 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.
Where to book car hire from Zürich to Freiburg
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Staying in Freiburg
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Common questions
How far is Freiburg from Zürich?
87 km (54 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Zürich; by road roughly 107 km (66 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zürich to Freiburg by car?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zürich 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 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.