The average train between Berlin and Elmshorn takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin 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 hourly between Berlin and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Elmshorn station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Berlin to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Elmshorn station.
Book your Berlin to Elmshorn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Berlin and Elmshorn is 285.4 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Elmshorn via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 28m.