The average train between Elmshorn and Altona takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. There is a train service every few hours from Elmshorn to Altona. 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 Elmshorn and Altona. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Altona at 11:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Altona station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
Elmshorn to Altona train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, depart from Elmshorn station.
Elmshorn to Altona train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.
Book your Elmshorn to Altona train tickets online with Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Elmshorn and Altona is 29.2 km. The road distance is 29 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Elmshorn to Hamburg-Altona hourly. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 19 min. Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft also services this route every 4 hours.
