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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Elmshorn is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Elmshorn is to fly and train which takes 4h 6m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Elmshorn, Probstendamm via S Hamburg Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Elmshorn via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Munich to Elmshorn?

The distance between Munich and Elmshorn is 683 km. The road distance is 758 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Elmshorn without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Munich to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Elmshorn bus from?

Munich to Elmshorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Elmshorn train from?

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

Train or bus from Munich to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Munich to Elmshorn is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €150 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 26m.

Where does the Munich to Elmshorn bus arrive?

Munich to Elmshorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg Airport station.

Where does the Munich to Elmshorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Munich to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Elmshorn is 758 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Munich to Elmshorn.

Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 691+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

Munich to Elmshorn - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Munich to Elmshorn by plane, train, bus, night train, car train, 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.

Fly Munich International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain
4h 6m
€93–244
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
10h 20m
€50–131
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
7h 5m
€150–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Hamburg Airportbus N73
14h 26m
€60–98
Fly Munich International Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane MUC - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
5h 4m
€116–380
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
5h 59m
€115–353
Fly Munich International Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane MUC - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
6h 25m
€165–305
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Hamburg-Harburgcartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Hamburg-Harburg to Elmshorncar
9h 57m
€106–126
Drive 758 km
1. Drive from Munich to Elmshorncar 758 km
7h 41m
€106–153

Munich to Elmshorn by train

133Weekly Trains

7h 5mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 682.8 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €140–340 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Hamburg Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 12h 35m.

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