The average train between Heidelberg and Gifhorn takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Gifhorn. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Gifhorn at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Gifhorn. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Gifhorn station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Heidelberg to Gifhorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Gifhorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gifhorn station.
Book your Heidelberg to Gifhorn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Gifhorn is 365.4 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Gifhorn Stadt via Frankfurt, Hannover Hbf, and Gifhorn in around 4h 56m.