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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Elmshorn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Elmshorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$109 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Elmshorn:
A bus is $77 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Elmshorn costing on average $109 (€87).
Other travel options to Elmshorn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Elmshorn
How to get from Berlin to Elmshorn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Elmshorn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:35 AM3h45Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)2:20 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:35 AM3h45Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)2:20 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 604 · 110169:38 AM3h19Berlin Hbf12:57 PMElmshorn station$1161One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 1702 · 112648:27 AM3h38Berlin Hbf12:05 PMElmshorn station$1011One-way1 transfer
- RJ 384 · 1126810:38 AM3h27Berlin Hbf2:05 PMElmshorn station$1291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:15 AM4h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)2:20 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport$381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:50 AM4h30Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz2:20 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Elmshorn:
A bus is $77 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Elmshorn costing on average $109 (€87).
Other travel options to Elmshorn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Elmshorn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz and arrive in Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Elmshorn station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Elmshorn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), FlixTrain to go to Elmshorn by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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