The average train between Elmshorn and Schnelsen takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Elmshorn to Schnelsen. 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 every 30 minutes between Elmshorn and Schnelsen. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Schnelsen at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Pinneberg and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


58 min • 2 changes


1h 8m • 2 changes


59 min • 2 changes


1h 8m • 2 changes


1h 25m • 2 changes


53 min • 2 changes


50 min • 2 changes


46 min • 2 changes


1h 26m • 2 changes


49 min • 2 changes


50 min • 2 changes


46 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Schnelsen. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Schnelsen station via Pinneberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Elmshorn to Schnelsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Elmshorn station.
Elmshorn to Schnelsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg-Schnelsen station.
The distance between Elmshorn and Schnelsen is 21.7 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Hamburg-Schnelsen via Pinneberg and Hamburg-Eidelstedt in around 45 min.