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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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Gifhorn to Essen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Gifhorn to Essen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Gifhorn to Essen:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gifhorn to Essen costing on average $37 (€30).
A bus is $333 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gifhorn to Essen costing on average $350 (€284).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Gifhorn station and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- 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 Deutsche Bahn, Erixx to go to Essen by train.
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