The average train between Hamburg and Gifhorn takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg to Gifhorn. 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 Hamburg and Gifhorn. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Gifhorn at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Gifhorn. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Gifhorn station via Uelzen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Hamburg to Gifhorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Gifhorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gifhorn Stadt station.
Book your Hamburg to Gifhorn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Erixx and metronom.
The distance between Hamburg and Gifhorn is 125 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Gifhorn Stadt via Uelzen in around 2h 5m.