The average train between Hamburg and Elmshorn takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hamburg 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 30 minutes between Hamburg and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 12:05 AM. 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 station and arriving at Elmshorn station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Hamburg to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hamburg Dammtor station.
Hamburg to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Elmshorn station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Elmshorn is 31.8 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Hamburg Dammtor to Elmshorn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €7–14 and the journey takes 26 min. Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft also services this route hourly.