The average train between Munich and Gifhorn takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich 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 Munich and Gifhorn. The earliest departure is at 3:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Gifhorn at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hbf and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Gifhorn. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Gifhorn station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Munich to Gifhorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Gifhorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gifhorn station.
Book your Munich to Gifhorn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), enno and Erixx.
The distance between Munich and Gifhorn is 488.1 km. The road distance is 658 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Gifhorn Stadt via Hannover Hbf and Gifhorn in around 5h 29m.