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 - €100 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 - €250.

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 Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Elmshorn?

The distance between Stuttgart and Elmshorn is 728 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 which takes 5h 47m and costs €140 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 which takes 5h 47m and costs €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 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 Hamburg 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 383+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 22 / ...
5h 47m
€145–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N24
10h 38m
€57–97
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 35m
€67–184
Drive 686.8 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Elmshorncar 686.8 km
6h 5m
€97–140
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hbftrain 22
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
6h 39m
€140–317
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
€127–168
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
€92–244
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 43m
€146–415
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
€102–256

Stuttgart to Elmshorn by train

166Weekly Trains

5h 47mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 727.9 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €130–310 and the journey takes 5h 6m. 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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