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

The cheapest way to get from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Bremerhaven and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct train from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Bremerhaven Hbf and arriving at Elmshorn via Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn?

The distance between Bremerhaven and Elmshorn is 209 km. The road distance is 143.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn without a car is to train via Bremen which takes 2h 38m and costs €45 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bremerhaven to Elmshorn train from?

Bremerhaven to Elmshorn train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Bremerhaven Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn is to train via Bremen which takes 2h 38m and costs €45 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Bremerhaven to Elmshorn train arrive?

Bremerhaven to Elmshorn train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Bremen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Bremerhaven to Elmshorn is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn.

Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 659+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn by train, bus, or car

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 Bremen
best
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain Rs2
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain Re7
2h 38m
€45–187
Drive 143.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bremerhaven to Elmshorncar 143.7 km
2h 19m
€21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platzbus Rs2
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
5h 24m
Train
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Buxtehudetrain Rb
2. Take the train from Buxtehude to Hamburg Hbftrain Re
3h 34m
€58–129
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Buxtehudetrain Rb
2. Take the train from Neugraben to Pinnebergtrain S3
3h 38m
€49–116

Bremerhaven to Elmshorn by train

332Weekly Trains

2h 38mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bremerhaven to Elmshorn.

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Distance: 209.4 km
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Elmshorn via Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof to Elmshorn via Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz, Bremen Fernbusterminal, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 24m.

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