The average train between Elmshorn and Bremerhaven takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Elmshorn to Bremerhaven. 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 Bremerhaven. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Bremerhaven at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Bremerhaven. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Bremerhaven station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Elmshorn to Bremerhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Elmshorn station.
Elmshorn to Bremerhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bremerhaven Hbf station.
The distance between Elmshorn and Bremerhaven is 74 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Bremerhaven Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Bremen Hbf in around 2h 35m.