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Compare train for Gifhorn to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gifhorn to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. 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 $34, while a flight costs an average of $566.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $566 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Gifhorn to Dresden:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gifhorn to Dresden costing on average $107 (€88).
A bus is $531 (€435) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gifhorn to Dresden costing on average $566 (€463).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 27m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around $107 (€88) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-46.82 (€-38.30). The journey takes 3h 57m versus 3h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Gifhorn to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gifhorn to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:50 AM4h45Gifhorn3:35 PMDresden$271One-way0 transfers
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10:50 AM4h45Gifhorn3:35 PMDresden$271One-way0 transfers
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10:50 AM4h45Gifhorn3:35 PMDresden$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gifhorn to Dresden:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gifhorn to Dresden costing on average $107 (€88).
A bus is $531 (€435) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gifhorn to Dresden costing on average $566 (€463).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 27m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gifhorn and Dresden as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gifhorn station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Dresden by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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