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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$136 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Gifhorn take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
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How to get from Cologne to Gifhorn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Gifhorn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:10 PM10h05Cologne7:15 AMGifhorn$481One-way0 transfers
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9:10 PM10h05Cologne7:15 AMGifhorn$481One-way0 transfers
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9:10 PM10h05Cologne7:15 AMGifhorn$481One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Gifhorn take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gifhorn by train.
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