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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Elmshorn is to bus via Berlin which costs €30 - €80 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Elmshorn is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Praha-Holesovice and arriving at Elmshorn via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Prague to Elmshorn?

The distance between Prague and Elmshorn is 685 km. The road distance is 631.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Elmshorn without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Prague to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Elmshorn train from?

Prague to Elmshorn train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.

Train, bus or fly from Prague to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Prague to Elmshorn is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 9h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Prague to Elmshorn train arrive?

Prague to Elmshorn train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Prague to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Elmshorn is 632 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Prague to Elmshorn.

Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 634+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Prague to Elmshorn by train, bus, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj
6h 25m
€49–143
Bus via Berlin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
9h 38m
€33–76
Drive 631.8 km
1. Drive from Prague to Elmshorncar 631.8 km
6h 20m
€94–136
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane PRG - HAM
6h 45m
€69–181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Hamburg Adenaueralleebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3723 / ...
13h 41m
€46–66
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane PRG - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
7h 47m
€113–362
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
9h 11m
€140–301
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane PRG - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
9h 21m
€141–317

Prague to Elmshorn by train

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6h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 685.2 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Elmshorn, Germany?

České dráhy (ČD) operates a train from Praha-Holesovice to Hamburg Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–110 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Railjet also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Elmshorn via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 38m.

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