The average train between Elmshorn and Heidelberg takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. There is at least one train per day from Elmshorn to Heidelberg. 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 once daily between Elmshorn and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 8:53 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Dammtor and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Heidelberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Elmshorn to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hamburg Dammtor station.
Elmshorn to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg Hbf station.
The distance between Elmshorn and Heidelberg is 487.8 km. The road distance is 685 km.
Nightjet operates a vehicle from Hamburg Dammtor to Heidelberg Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 7h 28m.