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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Elmshorn is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 6m.

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 22m and costs €120 - €350.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 54m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 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 5m to drive from Amsterdam to Elmshorn.

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

Book your Amsterdam to Elmshorn train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 639+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

Amsterdam to Elmshorn - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Amsterdam to Elmshorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 54m
€61–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N75 / ...
7h 6m
€32–55
Drive 455.8 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Elmshorncar 455.8 km
5h 5m
€80–115
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain
4h 29m
€96–285
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Bergedorftrain Ice
6h 4m
€85–285
Bus via Amsterdam Centraal Station
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 21m
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4h 22m
€120–346
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
6h
€153–391
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
5h 50m
€126–339
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
6h 27m
€106–336

Amsterdam to Elmshorn by train

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Distance: 518.3 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 6h 20m. FlixBus-eu also services this route twice daily.

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