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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 prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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€30 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Gifhorn to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Gifhorn to Hamburg 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 Hamburg:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gifhorn to Hamburg costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with erixx, Deutsche Bahn, Erixx to go to Hamburg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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