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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gifhorn to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gifhorn to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus 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 Gifhorn to Essen:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gifhorn to Essen costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $608 (€497) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gifhorn to Essen costing on average $647 (€530).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 40m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
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How to get from Gifhorn to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gifhorn to Essen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:16 AM3h19Gifhorn9:35 AMEssenFind prices2 transfers
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- 6:16 AM3h19Gifhorn9:35 AMEssenFind prices2 transfers
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- 8:16 AM3h19Gifhorn11:35 AMEssenFind prices2 transfers
- 10:16 AM3h19Gifhorn1:35 PMEssenFind prices2 transfers
- 12:16 PM3h19Gifhorn3:35 PMEssenFind prices2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gifhorn to Essen:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gifhorn to Essen costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $608 (€497) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gifhorn to Essen costing on average $647 (€530).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 40m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gifhorn and Essen 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 Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gifhorn station and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Erixx to go to Essen by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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