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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Elmshorn is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Elmshorn is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Elmshorn via Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

How far is it from Vienna to Elmshorn?

The distance between Vienna and Elmshorn is 832 km. The road distance is 918.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Elmshorn without a car is to bus which takes 15h 46m and costs €75 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Vienna to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Elmshorn train from?

Vienna to Elmshorn train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Vienna to Elmshorn is to bus which takes 15h 46m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can train via Nuremberg, which costs €200 - €470 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Vienna to Elmshorn train arrive?

Vienna to Elmshorn train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Hamburg Dammtor station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Elmshorn is 918 km. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Vienna to Elmshorn.

Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 370+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

Vienna to Elmshorn - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Elmshorn by plane, train, car, car train, bus, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Vienna International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VIE - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain
5h 3m
€71–232
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
13h 13m
€66–155
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Altonacartrain 1392
8h 45m
€152–977
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N66
15h 46m
€77–129
Fly Vienna International Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane VIE - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
6h 6m
€114–428
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane GRZ - HAM
7h 51m
€110–356
Fly Vienna International Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane VIE - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
7h 31m
€143–488
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
11h 6m
€208–469
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Mitte to Breclavtrain Re
2. Take the train from Breclav to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj
12h 16m
€147–234
Drive 918.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Elmshorncar 918.4 km
9h 51m
€150–216

Vienna to Elmshorn by bus, foot, and train

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15h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 831.9 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Elmshorn, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 15h. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Wien Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–150 and the journey takes 12h 36m.

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