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 €55 - €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 55m and costs €80 - €230.

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 Stuttgart Hbf and arriving at Elmshorn via Ludwigsburg, Wuerzburg Hbf and Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Elmshorn?

The distance between Stuttgart and Elmshorn is 670 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 bus which takes 10h 38m and costs €55 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m 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 Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Ludwigsburg station.

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Elmshorn is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €130 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Elmshorn train arrive?

Stuttgart to Elmshorn train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Wuerzburg Hbf 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.

Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 653+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Stuttgart to Elmshorn by car, car train, bus, train, night 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 Stuttgart to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Altonacartrain 1392
4h 57m
€119–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N24
10h 38m
€56–92
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 30m
€85–344
Drive 686.8 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Elmshorncar 686.8 km
6h 5m
€96–139
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 22 / ...
5h 47m
€113–127
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
6h 50m
€126–163
Fly from Stuttgart 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 55m
€85–228
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
4h 30m
€101–270

Stuttgart to Elmshorn by train, bus, and foot

14Weekly Services

10h 38mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 669.9 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Hamburg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–120 and the journey takes 5h 6m.

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