The average train between Gifhorn and Helmstedt takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Gifhorn to Helmstedt. 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 Helmstedt. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gifhorn is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Helmstedt at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gifhorn to Helmstedt. However, there are services departing from Gifhorn station and arriving at Helmstedt station via Braunschweig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Gifhorn to Helmstedt train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Gifhorn Stadt station.
Gifhorn to Helmstedt train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Helmstedt, Bahnhof station.
Book your Gifhorn to Helmstedt train tickets online with Erixx and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Gifhorn and Helmstedt is 41.7 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Gifhorn Stadt to Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 36m.