There are 4 ways to get from Elmshorn to Braunschweig by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 25 / ...
- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
3h 2m€46–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Brunswick central stationbus 182 / ...
4h 47m€23–52Drive 206.7 km
- Drive from Elmshorn to Braunschweigcar 206.7 km
2h 28m€31–44Train via Uelzen
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Uelzentrain 20 / ...
- Take the train from Uelzen to Braunschweig-Gliesmarodetrain Rb
3h 16m€56–110
Elmshorn to Braunschweig by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Braunschweig is to bus which costs €22 - €55 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Braunschweig is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmshorn to Braunschweig station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Brunswick central station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Braunschweig. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn and arriving at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Elmshorn and Braunschweig is 272 km. The road distance is 206.7 km.
The best way to get from Elmshorn to Braunschweig without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Elmshorn to Braunschweig, including transfers.
Elmshorn to Braunschweig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.
Elmshorn to Braunschweig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Elmshorn to Braunschweig is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €55 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Elmshorn, Germany and Braunschweig, Germany?
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Brunswick central station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Uelzen
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Brunswick central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Elmshorn to Braunschweig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brunswick central station.
Elmshorn to Braunschweig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Braunschweig is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Elmshorn to Braunschweig.
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