The average train between Bremen and Elmshorn takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bremen 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 30 minutes between Bremen and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Bremen is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bremen to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Bremen station and arriving at Elmshorn station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Bremen to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bremen Hbf station.
Bremen to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Elmshorn station.
The distance between Bremen and Elmshorn is 94 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Bremen Hbf to Elmshorn via Hamburg Hbf in around 1h 39m.