There are 5 ways to get from Helmstedt to Braunschweig by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb40
28 min€6–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Helmstedt to Brunswick40.8 km
50 min€3Bus
- Take the bus from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhofbus Rb40
1h 11m€6–9Drive 40.8 km
- Drive from Helmstedt to Braunschweigcar 40.8 km
28 min€6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Helmstedt to Braunschweigtaxi 40.8 km
28 min€110–140
Helmstedt to Braunschweig by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helmstedt to Braunschweig is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Helmstedt to Braunschweig is to train which takes 28 min and costs €6 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helmstedt, Bahnhof and arriving at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helmstedt, Bahnhof and arriving at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Helmstedt and Braunschweig is 35 km. The road distance is 40.8 km.
The best way to get from Helmstedt to Braunschweig without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs €6 - €35.
The train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Helmstedt to Braunschweig bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Helmstedt, Bahnhof station.
Helmstedt to Braunschweig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Helmstedt, Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Helmstedt to Braunschweig is to train which takes 28 min and costs €6 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Helmstedt, Germany and Braunschweig, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €7–35 and the journey takes 28 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route 4 times a week.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- DB Bus
Bus from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- DB Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Helmstedt to Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Helmstedt to Braunschweig bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Helmstedt to Braunschweig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helmstedt to Braunschweig is 41 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Helmstedt to Braunschweig.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helmstedt and Braunschweig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.