The average train between Elmshorn and Berlin takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Elmshorn to Berlin. 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 Elmshorn and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Berlin at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Berlin station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Elmshorn to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Elmshorn to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Elmshorn to Berlin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Elmshorn and Berlin is 285.4 km. The road distance is 329 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 2h 32m.