What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Ełk?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Ełk is to bus which costs 400 zł - 700 zł and takes 14h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Ełk?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Ełk is to fly and train which takes 8h 21m and costs 480 zł - 1 700 zł.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Ełk?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Ełk. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Elk via Berlin Hbf, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Rzepin and Poznan Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Ełk?

The distance between Hamburg and Ełk is 1020 km. The road distance is 991.5 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Ełk without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Ełk without a car is to train via Poznań which takes 12h 38m and costs 700 zł - 3 000 zł.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Ełk?

It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Hamburg to Ełk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Ełk bus from?

Hamburg to Ełk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Ełk train from?

Hamburg to Ełk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Ełk?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Ełk is to train via Poznań which takes 12h 38m and costs 700 zł - 3 000 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 400 zł - 700 zł and takes 14h 47m.

Where does the Hamburg to Ełk bus arrive?

Hamburg to Ełk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02.

Where does the Hamburg to Ełk train arrive?

Hamburg to Ełk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Ełk?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Ełk is 991 km. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Hamburg to Ełk.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Ełk?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Ełk?

Book your Hamburg to Ełk bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ełk?

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Hamburg to Ełk - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Ełk?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02 station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 47m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Hamburg to Ełk by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Poznań
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Poznan Glownytrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Elktrain Ic
12h 38m
zł 722–2,931
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus N1206
14h 47m
zł 400–700
Drive 991.5 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Ełkcar 991.5 km
11h 9m
zł 611–882
Fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane HAM - WAW
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorzatrain
3. Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Elktrain
8h 21m
zł 487–1,697
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bützow, Bahnhoftrain 33 / ...
2. Take the train from Bützow, Bahnhof to Szczecin Glownytrain Re4
3. Take the train from Szczecin Glowny to Olsztyn Glownytrain Ic
4. Take the train from Olsztyn Glowny to Elktrain Ic / ...
16h 27m
zł 730–2,410
Fly to Vilnius Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane HAM - VNO
2. Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain
3. Take the bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus
10h 55m
zł 431–1,171
Fly to Riga International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HAM - RIX
2. Take the bus from Riga Airport to Siauliaibus
3. Take the bus from Siauliai, Bus Station to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus
13h 28m
zł 528–1,345

Hamburg to Ełk by train

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12h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,019.8 km
Duration: 12h 38m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Ełk, Poland?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Elk via Berlin Hbf, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Rzepin, and Poznan Glowny in around 12h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02 once daily. Tickets cost zł 400–700 and the journey takes 14h 47m.

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