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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Gifhorn is to bus and train which costs €55 - €90 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Gifhorn is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Gifhorn?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Gifhorn. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gifhorn Stadt via Braunschweig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Gifhorn?

The distance between Heidelberg and Gifhorn is 470 km. The road distance is 430 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Gifhorn without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €80 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Heidelberg to Gifhorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Gifhorn train from?

Heidelberg to Gifhorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Gifhorn train arrive?

Heidelberg to Gifhorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Gifhorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Gifhorn is 430 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Heidelberg to Gifhorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Gifhorn?

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Heidelberg to Gifhorn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg to Gifhorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 13 / ...
4h 40m
€83–156
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hanover central bus stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Meinersentrain Re
7h 58m
€57–87
Drive 430 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Gifhorncar 430 km
3h 42m
€80–116
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Gifhorntrain
5h 1m
€134–235
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Gifhorntrain Re
4h 55m
€84–168
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Uelzentrain
4. Take the train from Uelzen to Gifhorn Stadttrain
6h 22m
€142–355

Heidelberg to Gifhorn by train

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Distance: 469.6 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–140 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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