What is the cheapest way to get from Gifhorn to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Gifhorn to Cologne is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gifhorn to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Gifhorn to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Gifhorn and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gifhorn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gifhorn, FMZ famila and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Braunschweig, Berliner Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Gifhorn and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Gifhorn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gifhorn Stadt and arriving at Köln Hbf via Gifhorn, Bahnhof and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Gifhorn to Cologne?

The distance between Gifhorn and Cologne is 355 km. The road distance is 349.7 km.

How do I travel from Gifhorn to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Gifhorn to Cologne without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 6m and costs €70 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Gifhorn to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Gifhorn to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gifhorn to Cologne bus from?

Gifhorn to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz station.

Where do I catch the Gifhorn to Cologne train from?

Gifhorn to Cologne train services, operated by enno, depart from Gifhorn, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gifhorn to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gifhorn to Cologne is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 6m and costs €70 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Gifhorn to Cologne bus arrive?

Gifhorn to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Gifhorn to Cologne train arrive?

Gifhorn to Cologne train services, operated by enno, arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Gifhorn to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gifhorn to Cologne is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Gifhorn to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Gifhorn to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Gifhorn to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Gifhorn to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Gifhorn, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain Re30
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 6m
€71–296
Drive 349.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gifhorn to Colognecar 349.7 km
3h 13m
€50–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 49m
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gifhorn, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
6h 30m
€157–405
Train
1. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 58m
€82–335
Train via Paderborn
1. Take the train from Gifhorn, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5
3. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
6h 47m
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gifhorn Stadt to Uelzentrain
2. Take the train from Uelzen to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
5h 23m
€141–470

Gifhorn to Cologne by train

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Distance: 355.4 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Gifhorn, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Gifhorn Stadt to Köln Hbf via Gifhorn, Bahnhof and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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