Leipzig to Elmshorn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Elmshorn takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig to Elmshorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h
Duration: 486 km
Distance: €99
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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3h 50m

€84–187

Leipzig to Elmshorn train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leipzig and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:12 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leipzig to Elmshorn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.