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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Elmshorn is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Elmshorn is to fly and train which takes 3h 50m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Elmshorn via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Elmshorn?

The distance between Stuttgart and Elmshorn is 730 km. The road distance is 686.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Elmshorn without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 6h 12m and costs €120 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Stuttgart to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Elmshorn train from?

Stuttgart to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Elmshorn is to train via Kassel which takes 6h 12m and costs €120 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Elmshorn train arrive?

Stuttgart to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Elmshorn is 687 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Stuttgart to Elmshorn.

How do I get a train ticket from Stuttgart to Elmshorn?

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Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 697+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

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

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

Train via Kassel
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
6h 12m
€129–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N24
10h 38m
€53–94
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ludwigsburg to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
9h 36m
€63–181
Drive 686.8 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Elmshorncar 686.8 km
6h 5m
€100–144
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
7h 7m
€148–400
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Elmshorncar
7h 53m
€129–169
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain
3h 50m
€93–271
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
4h 30m
€104–284
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STR - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4h 47m
€160–437

Stuttgart to Elmshorn by train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 729.8 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Elmshorn via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Hamburg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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