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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Elmshorn is to bus which costs €55 - €160 and takes 15h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Elmshorn is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Elmshorn via Göteborg Centralstation, København H and Neumünster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Oslo to Elmshorn?

The distance between Oslo and Elmshorn is 826 km. The road distance is 1039.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Elmshorn without a car is to train which takes 13h and costs €170 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Oslo to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Elmshorn train from?

Oslo to Elmshorn train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Oslo to Elmshorn is to train which takes 13h and costs €170 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 15h 6m.

Where does the Oslo to Elmshorn train arrive?

Oslo to Elmshorn train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.

Can I drive from Oslo to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo to Elmshorn is 1039 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Oslo to Elmshorn.

Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 638+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

Oslo to Elmshorn - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Oslo to Elmshorn by train, plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, 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 to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Hamburg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)OSL - HAM
5h
€78–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN613
15h 6m
€58–152
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstation
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to København H
3. Take the train from København H to NeumuensterEce
4. Take the train from Neumünster to ElmshornRe7
13h
€176–269
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Oslo Bussterminal to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal604 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Goteborg Majnabbe Terminal to Kiel Schwedenkai0
3. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to ElmshornRe7
20h 52m
€307–450
Bus to Sandefjord Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Sandefjord lufthavn Torp
2. Fly from Sandefjord Airport (TRF) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)TRF - HAM
9h 33m
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Bremen Airport (BRE)OSL - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
8h 25m
€100–408
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Oslo Vipperangen to Port of Kiel
2. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to ElmshornRe70 / ...
21h 20m
€209–419
Drive 1,039.2 km
1. Drive from Oslo to Elmshorn1,039.2 km
10h 41m
€190–275

Oslo to Elmshorn by train

21Weekly Trains

13hAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oslo to Elmshorn.

Launch map view

Distance: 826.4 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Elmshorn, Germany?

You can take a train from Oslo S to Elmshorn via Göteborg Centralstation, København H, and Neumünster in around 13h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 14h 20m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.