The average train between Elmshorn and Hanover takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Elmshorn to Hanover. 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 Hanover. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Hanover at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Hanover station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Elmshorn to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Elmshorn station.
Elmshorn to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Elmshorn to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Elmshorn and Hanover is 153.9 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 3m.