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 €45 - €80 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Heidelberg is to train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €90 - €230.

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 Hbf via Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Elmshorn to Heidelberg?

The distance between Elmshorn and Heidelberg is 632 km. The road distance is 595.9 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 bus which takes 9h 36m and costs €45 - €80.

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

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

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Heidelberg train from?

Elmshorn to Heidelberg train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Hamburg Dammtor station.

Train or bus from Elmshorn to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Heidelberg is to bus which takes 9h 36m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Elmshorn to Heidelberg train arrive?

Elmshorn to Heidelberg train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Heidelberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Elmshorn to Heidelberg?

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1120+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Elmshorn to Heidelberg - 10 ways to travel via train, car train, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Elmshorn to Heidelberg by car train, car, bus, night train, train, 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.

Car train, drive
best
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
2. Drive from Frankfurt to Heidelbergcar
6h 57m
€112–145
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 53m
€42–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33
9h 36m
€47–80
Drive 595.9 km
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Heidelbergcar 595.9 km
5h 5m
€84–121
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
6h 58m
€122–277
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Elmshorn to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 21m
€90–230
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
4h 55m
€106–285
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 14m
€148–421
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
5h 49m
€169–456
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 40m
€142–291

Elmshorn to Heidelberg by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 36mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 631.5 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 4m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Hamburg Dammtor to Heidelberg Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 7h 28m.

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