Hamburg to Elmshorn by train

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Overview: trains from Hamburg to Elmshorn

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hamburg to Elmshorn, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:07 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 16m View journey
Distance (km) 29
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey £11.00 View journey
Avg journey time 25m
Train operators 10

Explore Hamburg to Elmshorn by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Hamburg to Elmshorn aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Hamburg to Elmshorn

Getting from Hamburg to Elmshorn by rail typically costs £11.00, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Hamburg to Elmshorn

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Hamburg to Elmshorn:

  • 00:43 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:24 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:07 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:45 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 48 minutes from Hamburg toward Elmshorn.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 31 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Hamburg to Elmshorn

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 16 minutes, spanning 29 kilometres in total.

Booking Hamburg to Elmshorn trains in advance

Booking your Hamburg to Elmshorn tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 11 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Hamburg and Elmshorn by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Maximising your travels to Elmshorn

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Elmshorn.

FAQs about the train journey from Hamburg to Elmshorn

Want to know more about your journey from Hamburg to Elmshorn? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Hamburg to Elmshorn is 29 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.