What is the cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn?

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn is to bus via Essen central train station which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn?

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Elmshorn via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Elmshorn is 408 km. The road distance is 385.8 km.

How do I travel from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn without a car?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €35 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Elmshorn train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €80 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the time difference between Essen Hbf and Elmshorn?

Elmshorn is 1h ahead of Essen Hbf. It is currently 1:05 PM in Essen Hbf and 2:05 PM in Elmshorn.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Elmshorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Elmshorn is 386 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn?

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Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 651+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

Essen Hbf to Elmshorn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Elmshorn 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 Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 56m
€36–83
Bus via Essen central train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
6h 11m
€24–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 55m
€67–78
Drive 385.8 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Elmshorncar 385.8 km
3h 20m
€54–78
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain
3h 45m
€97–251
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
5h 4m
€97–250

Essen Hbf to Elmshorn by train

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Distance: 408 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Elmshorn, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €27–70 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburg once daily, and the journey takes 4h 14m. East West Eurolines also services this route once daily.

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