The average train between Elmshorn and Rissen takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Elmshorn to Rissen. 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 Rissen. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Rissen at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Altona and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Rissen. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Rissen station via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Elmshorn to Rissen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Elmshorn station.
Elmshorn to Rissen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rissen station.
The distance between Elmshorn and Rissen is 20.2 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Rissen via Hamburg-Altona and Altona in around 46 min.