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.
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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg-Altona station and arriving at Elmshorn station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Altona to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hamburg-Altona station.
Altona to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Elmshorn station.
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The distance between Altona and Elmshorn is 29.2 km. The road distance is 34 km.
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.