The average train between Stuttgart and Elmshorn takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Stuttgart 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 hourly between Stuttgart and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 5:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Elmshorn station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Stuttgart to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
The distance between Stuttgart and Elmshorn is 553.8 km. The road distance is 728 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €130–310 and the journey takes 5h 6m.