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Compare train for Dresden to Gifhorn
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Gifhorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a flight costs an average of €463.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €463 Average price | €86 Average price | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 Dresden to Gifhorn:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Gifhorn costing on average €86.
A bus is €435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Gifhorn costing on average €463.
Other travel options to Gifhorn take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 4h 28m versus 3h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Dresden to Gifhorn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Gifhorn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:22 AM4h20Dresden9:42 AMGifhornFind prices1 transfer
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9:22 AM4h20Dresden1:42 PMGifhornFind prices1 transfer
11:22 AM4h20Dresden3:42 PMGifhornFind prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Gifhorn:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Gifhorn costing on average €86.
A bus is €435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Gifhorn costing on average €463.
Other travel options to Gifhorn take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Gifhorn as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB).
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Gifhorn station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gifhorn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gifhorn by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Gifhorn by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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