The average train between Paris and Elmshorn takes 12h 13m and the fastest train takes 10h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Paris and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 12h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Elmshorn station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
Paris to Elmshorn train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Elmshorn train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
The distance between Paris and Elmshorn is 743.7 km. The road distance is 997 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Elmshorn via Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 33m.