The average train between Elmshorn and Stendal takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Elmshorn to Stendal. 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 3 hours between Elmshorn and Stendal. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Stendal at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Stendal. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Stendal station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Elmshorn to Stendal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Elmshorn station.
Elmshorn to Stendal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Stendal Hbf station.
Book your Elmshorn to Stendal train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Danish Railways (DSB).
The distance between Elmshorn and Stendal is 194.6 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Stendal Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 40m.