What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Elmshorn?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Elmshorn is to bus which costs €27 - €65 and takes 10h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Elmshorn?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Elmshorn is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Elmshorn via Düsseldorf Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Aachen to Elmshorn?

The distance between Aachen and Elmshorn is 515 km. The road distance is 496.7 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Elmshorn without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Elmshorn without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €60 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Elmshorn?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Aachen to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Elmshorn train from?

Aachen to Elmshorn train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Aachen to Elmshorn is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €65 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Aachen to Elmshorn train arrive?

Aachen to Elmshorn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Elmshorn is 497 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Aachen to Elmshorn.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Elmshorn?

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Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 617+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

Aachen to Elmshorn - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Aachen to Elmshorn by train, bus, car, plane, train (Eurostar), or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf39 / ...
5h 37m
€60–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNN79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN74 / ...
10h 6m
€27–61
Drive 496.7 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Elmshorn496.7 km
4h 26m
€71–102
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
4h 40m
€112–279
Train via Aachen Hbf
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf39 / ...
5h 54m
€64–200
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Central StationFlx20
6h 30m
€36–91
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aachen to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Altona1392
4h 31m
€144–190
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
4h 48m
€118–279
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRU - HAM
5h 43m
€125–309

Aachen to Elmshorn by train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 514.7 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Elmshorn, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen West to Elmshorn via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Elmshorn via Cologne Airport CGN, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 6m.

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