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

The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Hanover is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Hanover is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Elmshorn and Hanover?

No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn and arriving at Hannover Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Elmshorn to Hanover?

The distance between Elmshorn and Hanover is 197 km. The road distance is 186.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Hanover without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Elmshorn to Hanover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Hanover train from?

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

Train or bus from Elmshorn to Hanover?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Hanover is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Elmshorn to Hanover train arrive?

Elmshorn to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Can I drive from Elmshorn to Hanover?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Hanover is 186 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Elmshorn to Hanover.

Where can I stay near Hanover?

There are 1451+ hotels available in Hanover.

Elmshorn to Hanover - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Elmshorn to Hanover 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
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain 20 / ...
2h 42m
€37–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus stationbus 182 / ...
3h 32m
€17–28
Drive 186.4 km
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Hanovercar 186.4 km
1h 52m
€27–38
Train via Buchholz in der Nordheide
1. Take the train from Buchholz(Nordheide) to Hannover Hbftrain Rb
3h 57m
€60–74

Elmshorn to Hanover by train

378Weekly Trains

2h 42mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197 km
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h.

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