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

The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Elmshorn and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmshorn to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bf. Elmshorn and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Hamburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Elmshorn and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Elmshorn to Heidelberg?

The distance between Elmshorn and Heidelberg is 641 km. The road distance is 595.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 6h 12m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Elmshorn to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Heidelberg bus from?

Elmshorn to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Elmshorn to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Heidelberg is to train via Kassel which takes 6h 12m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 11m.

Where does the Elmshorn to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Elmshorn to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Elmshorn to Heidelberg train arrive?

Elmshorn to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Elmshorn to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Heidelberg is 596 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Elmshorn to Heidelberg.

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Train via Kassel
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
6h 12m
€111–508
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33
10h 11m
€50–85
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Dammtor to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 57m
€62–178
Drive 595.8 km
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Heidelbergcar 595.8 km
5h 4m
€84–122
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
2. Drive from Frankfurt to Heidelbergcar
6h 57m
€112–145
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
7h 34m
€153–618
Fly Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 18m
€97–272
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elmshorn to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 15m
€106–341
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 59m
€149–508
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BRE - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 4m
€128–547

Elmshorn to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 640.6 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Elmshorn to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 4m.

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