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Altona to Elmshorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Altona and Elmshorn takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Altona to Elmshorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25 min
Duration
29 km
Distance
€21
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Altona to Elmshorn train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Altona and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Altona is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 11:51 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 29.3 km
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Altona, Germany and Elmshorn, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Hamburg-Altona to Elmshorn hourly. Tickets cost €6–29 and the journey takes 19 min. Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft also services this route every 4 hours.

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