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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gifhorn to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gifhorn to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gifhorn to Dresden costing on average $110 (€90).
A bus is $492 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gifhorn to Dresden costing on average $520 (€425).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Gifhorn to Dresden
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.
FlixBus11:50 AM4h45Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)4:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:50 AM4h45Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)4:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH4077+
LH21226:05 AM2h55Hannover Airport9:00 AMDresden Airport$4521One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 843 · 21857 · IC 2175+
835078:31 AM3h57Gifhorn station12:28 PMDresden Hbf$761One-way3 transfers
IC 2445+
836078:21 AM4h30Gifhorn station12:51 PMDresden Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
IC 2443+
8361110:21 AM4h37Gifhorn station2:58 PMDresden Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:00 AM4h10Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)5:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:55 AM4h40Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)12:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$201One-way0 transfers
LH2061 · LH21283:15 PM3h50Hamburg Airport7:05 PMDresden Airport$3211One-way1 transfer
LH49 · LH626:10 AM3h40Hannover Airport9:50 AMDresden Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
LH31 · LH626:00 AM3h50Hamburg Airport9:50 AMDresden Airport$3571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gifhorn to Dresden:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gifhorn to Dresden costing on average $110 (€90).
A bus is $492 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gifhorn to Dresden costing on average $520 (€425).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gifhorn and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Erixx to go to Dresden by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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