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

The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Amsterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Elmshorn and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf and Hamburg-Bergedorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Elmshorn to Amsterdam?

The distance between Elmshorn and Amsterdam is 530 km. The road distance is 455 km.

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

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €80 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Elmshorn to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Amsterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Elmshorn to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Amsterdam is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Elmshorn to Amsterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elmshorn to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Amsterdam is 455 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Elmshorn to Amsterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2701+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Elmshorn to Amsterdam 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 Hamburg-Bergedorf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
6h 57m
€82–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N75
7h 37m
€32–63
Drive 455 km
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Amsterdamcar 455 km
5h 3m
€80–115
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Elmshorn to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
4h 26m
€96–286
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Rheinetrain
3. Take the train from Rheine to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
7h 6m
€68–199
Bus via Amsterdam Centraal Station
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 9m
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
4h 16m
€120–347
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
6h 47m
€153–392
Fly Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
6h 35m
€123–346

Elmshorn to Amsterdam by train

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 530.1 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Hamburg-Bergedorf to Amsterdam Centraal 6 times a week. Tickets cost €70–250 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Amsterdam Central Station twice a week. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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