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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Elmshorn is to train which costs €11 - €15 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Elmshorn is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs €120 - €430.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Elmshorn via Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Elmshorn?

The distance between Amsterdam and Elmshorn is 518 km. The road distance is 455.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Elmshorn without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 5h 57m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Amsterdam to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Elmshorn train from?

Amsterdam to Elmshorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Elmshorn is to train via Osnabrück which takes 5h 57m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Elmshorn train arrive?

Amsterdam to Elmshorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Osnabrueck Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Elmshorn is 456 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Amsterdam to Elmshorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 616+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Amsterdam to Elmshorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Osnabrueck HbfIce
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
5h 57m
€63–193
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg HbfInt. Trein
6h 2m
€11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN75 / ...
7h 6m
€34–76
Drive 455.8 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Elmshorn455.8 km
5h 3m
€81–116
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)AMS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorn
4h 29m
€112–295
Bus via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Hamburg - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 21m
€29–53
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)AMS - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
4h 25m
€126–426
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)AMS - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
5h 11m
€157–411
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRU - HAM
6h 28m
€116–346

Amsterdam to Elmshorn by train

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Distance: 518.3 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Elmshorn, Germany?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Elmshorn via Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €25–65 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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