The average train between Gifhorn and Hamburg takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Gifhorn to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gifhorn and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gifhorn is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gifhorn to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Gifhorn station and arriving at Hamburg station via Uelzen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Gifhorn to Hamburg train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Gifhorn Stadt station.
Gifhorn to Hamburg train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Gifhorn to Hamburg train tickets online with Erixx, metronom and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gifhorn and Hamburg is 125 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Gifhorn Stadt to Hamburg Hbf via Uelzen in around 2h 3m.