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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Elmshorn is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Elmshorn is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Elmshorn via Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Berlin to Elmshorn?

The distance between Berlin and Elmshorn is 318 km. The road distance is 317.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Elmshorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Berlin to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Elmshorn train from?

Berlin to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Berlin to Elmshorn is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Berlin to Elmshorn train arrive?

Berlin to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Dammtor station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Elmshorn is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Berlin to Elmshorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 647+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

Berlin to Elmshorn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Berlin 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
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 28 / ...
2h 31m
€41–107
Train via Hamburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 28 / ...
3h 14m
€17–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
4h 1m
€19–37
Drive 317.1 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Elmshorncar 317.1 km
3h 2m
€45–64
Fly
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BER - HAM
5h 48m
€95–279

Berlin to Elmshorn by train

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318.5 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor hourly. Tickets cost €30–95 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €10–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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