The average train between Elmshorn and Braunschweig takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Elmshorn to Braunschweig. 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 Braunschweig. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Braunschweig at 3:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Elmshorn to Braunschweig? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Braunschweig. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Braunschweig station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Elmshorn to Braunschweig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Elmshorn to Braunschweig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Elmshorn to Braunschweig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Elmshorn and Braunschweig is 175.5 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 1m.