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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Elmshorn is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Elmshorn is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Hbf and arriving at Elmshorn via Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Elmshorn?

The distance between Heidelberg and Elmshorn is 653 km. The road distance is 597.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Elmshorn without a car is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs €35 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Heidelberg to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Elmshorn train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Elmshorn is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Elmshorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Elmshorn is 597 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Heidelberg to Elmshorn.

Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 598+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

Heidelberg to Elmshorn - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Elmshorn by car, car train, 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Altonacartrain 1392
5h 20m
€117–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N33
9h 1m
€35–62
Night train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
7h 36m
€66–279
Drive 597.2 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Elmshorncar 597.2 km
5h 3m
€84–121
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
6h 24m
€39–120
Train via Göttingen
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
6h 53m
€59–210
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain
4h 43m
€102–281
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain
4h 41m
€86–239
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
5h 38m
€145–420

Heidelberg to Elmshorn by bus, foot, and train

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9h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 653.4 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a week. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Heidelberg Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor once daily. Tickets cost €55–270 and the journey takes 6h 59m.

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