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 €18 - €35 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 car train and drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €95 - €120.

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 Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Elmshorn via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Hanover to Elmshorn?

The distance between Hanover and Elmshorn is 203 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 bus which takes 2h 51m and costs €18 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m 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 Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Hanover to Elmshorn is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €75 and takes 2h 2m.

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.

Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 626+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

Hanover to Elmshorn - 5 ways to travel via train, car train, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Hanover to Elmshorn by car train, car, bus, or train

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 Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Altonacartrain 1392
2. Drive from Hamburg Altona to Elmshorncar
1h 27m
€97–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 182 / ...
2h 51m
€18–33
Drive 186.5 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Elmshorncar 186.5 km
1h 53m
€27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain Re70 / ...
2h 2m
€19–73
Train via Buchholz in der Nordheide
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Buchholz(Nordheide)train Rb
3h 16m

Hanover to Elmshorn by bus, foot, and train

46Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 203.4 km
Duration: 1h 27m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–21 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Elmshorn via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 2m.

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