The average train between Bremerhaven and Elmshorn takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Bremerhaven 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 Bremerhaven and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Bremerhaven is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 5:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 7m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


3h 9m • 2 changes


2h 38m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


3h 9m • 2 changes


2h 38m • 2 changes


2h 37m • 2 changes


2h 37m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


3h 9m • 2 changes


2h 38m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Bremerhaven station and arriving at Elmshorn station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Bremerhaven to Elmshorn train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Bremerhaven Hbf station.
Bremerhaven to Elmshorn train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Elmshorn station.
The distance between Bremerhaven and Elmshorn is 74 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Elmshorn via Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 38m.