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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Elmshorn is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Elmshorn is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Elmshorn via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Hanover to Elmshorn?

The distance between Hanover and Elmshorn is 197 km. The road distance is 186.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Elmshorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Hanover to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Elmshorn train from?

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

Train or bus from Hanover to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Hanover to Elmshorn is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Hanover to Elmshorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Elmshorn is 187 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Hanover to Elmshorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 380+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Hanover to Elmshorn 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 Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
2h 41m
€38–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 182 / ...
2h 51m
€17–27
Drive 186.5 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Elmshorncar 186.5 km
1h 53m
€27–39
Train via Buchholz in der Nordheide
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Buchholz(Nordheide)train Rb
3h 16m
€60–72

Hanover to Elmshorn by train

312Weekly Trains

2h 41mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.9 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 2h. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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