The average train between Elmshorn and Amsterdam takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Elmshorn to Amsterdam. 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 hourly between Elmshorn and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Elmshorn to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Elmshorn to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Elmshorn to Amsterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Elmshorn and Amsterdam is 353.3 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Amsterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Amersfoort Centraal in around 6h 57m.