The average train between Zurich and Gifhorn takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Gifhorn. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Gifhorn at 12:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gifhorn. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Gifhorn station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Zurich to Gifhorn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Gifhorn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Gifhorn train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Erixx.
The distance between Zurich and Gifhorn is 586 km. The road distance is 806 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gifhorn Stadt via Basel SBB and Braunschweig Hbf in around 8h 53m.