The average train between Hanover and Elsfleth takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover to Elsfleth. 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 Hanover and Elsfleth. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Elsfleth at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Elsfleth. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Elsfleth station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Hanover to Elsfleth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Elsfleth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Elsfleth station.
The distance between Hanover and Elsfleth is 128.9 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Elsfleth via Bremen Hbf in around 2h 16m.