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Compare train and bus for Gifhorn to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gifhorn to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Hamburg:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gifhorn to Hamburg costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 11m by train vs 2h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Gifhorn to Hamburg
How to get from Gifhorn to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gifhorn to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:55 AM3h20Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)12:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:55 AM3h20Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)12:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 880+
835181:31 PM2h26Gifhorn station3:57 PMHamburg Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
Other options
83614+
8212412:38 PM2h27Gifhorn station3:05 PMHamburg Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
83616+
821261:38 PM2h27Gifhorn station4:05 PMHamburg Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
ICE 680+
835202:31 PM2h26Gifhorn station4:57 PMHamburg Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:50 PM3h20Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)10:10 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 AM5h15Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)3:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gifhorn to Hamburg:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gifhorn to Hamburg costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gifhorn and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Gifhorn station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Travel with erixx, Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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