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How to get fromElmshorn to Bremerhavenby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Elmshorn to Bremerhaven by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train via Bremen

    best
    1. Take the train from Elmshorn to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re7
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain train Rs2
    2h 38m
    €36–121

  2. Drive  142 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elmshorn to Bremerhavencar car 142 km
    2h 18m
    €21–31

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buxtehude to Bremerhaven Hbftrain train Rb
    4h 2m
    €186–225

  4. Line 185 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elmshorn, Probstendamm to Bf. Pinnebergbus bus 185
    2. Take the train from Pinneberg to Neugrabentrain train S3
    3. Take the train from Buxtehude to Bremerhaven Hbftrain train Rb
    4h 48m
    €182–191

Elmshorn to Bremerhaven by train

Calendar295Weekly Trains
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Elmshorn to Bremerhaven Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Bremen Hbf in around 2h 38m.

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