The average train between Altona and Elmshorn takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train service runs several times per day from Altona 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 2 hours between Altona and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 2:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Altona is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 10:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Altona station and arriving at Elmshorn station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Altona to Elmshorn train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, depart from Hamburg-Altona station.
Altona to Elmshorn train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, arrive at Elmshorn station.
The distance between Altona and Elmshorn is 29.2 km. The road distance is 29 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Hamburg-Altona to Elmshorn hourly. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 25 min. Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft also services this route 4 times a day.
