How to travel from Cologne to Gifhorn

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Gifhorn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Gifhorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $103. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $103, and a train costs an average of $103.

Distance: 187 miles (302 km)

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$136

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3h 48m

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The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Gifhorn is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Gifhorn:

A bus is $88 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Gifhorn costing on average $136 (€112).

A bus is $466 (€381) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Gifhorn costing on average $514 (€421).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Gifhorn is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Gifhorn take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 42m.

Bus takes on average 9h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Gifhorn including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Gifhorn among Omio's users.

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How to get from Cologne to Gifhorn by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Gifhorn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    9:10 PM10h05
    Cologne
    7:15 AMGifhorn
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    9:10 PM10h05
    Cologne
    7:15 AMGifhorn
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:10 PM10h05
    Cologne
    7:15 AMGifhorn
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Gifhorn

Travel to Gifhorn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Gifhorn.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Gifhorn including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Gifhorn is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Gifhorn:

A bus is $88 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Gifhorn costing on average $136 (€112).

A bus is $466 (€381) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Gifhorn costing on average $514 (€421).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Gifhorn is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Gifhorn take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 42m.

Bus takes on average 9h 22m.

The distance from Cologne to Gifhorn is approximately 187 miles (302 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Gifhorn is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Gifhorn as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Gifhorn:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Gifhorn station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Gifhorn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gifhorn by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Gifhorn often also extend their vacation to go to Wolfsburg, Hanover, Brunswick, Berlin, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gifhorn and these popular destinations at a great price.

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