There are 3 ways to get from Elmshorn to Hanover by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Elmshorn to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 25 / ...
2h 8m€36–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus stationbus 182 / ...
3h 32m€19–51Drive 186.3 km
- Drive from Elmshorn to Hanovercar 186.3 km
1h 50m€28–40
Elmshorn to Hanover by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Hanover is to bus which costs €19 - €55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Hanover is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmshorn to Hanover station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Hanover central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn and arriving at Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Elmshorn and Hanover is 211 km. The road distance is 186.3 km.
The best way to get from Elmshorn to Hanover without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €35 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Elmshorn to Hanover, including transfers.
Elmshorn to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.
Elmshorn to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Elmshorn station.
The best way to get from Elmshorn to Hanover is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Elmshorn, Germany and Hanover, Germany?
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Elmshorn to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Elmshorn to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.
Elmshorn to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Hanover is 186 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Elmshorn to Hanover.
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