How to get to Elmshorn from Brussels

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Compare train, coach and flight for Brussels to Elmshorn

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Elmshorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, while a flight costs an average of £751.

Distance: 484 km

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£751

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£193

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£68

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£88

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4h 8m

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2h 8m

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7h 12m

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11h 35m

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11h 5m

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6h 21m

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The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Elmshorn is a coach with an average price of £68.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Elmshorn:

A coach is £125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Elmshorn costing on average £193.

A coach is £683 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Elmshorn costing on average £751.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Elmshorn is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Elmshorn take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 12m.

Coach takes on average 11h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Elmshorn including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £68 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £20. The journey takes 11h 5m versus 6h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Brussels to Elmshorn

How to get to Elmshorn from Brussels by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Brussels to Elmshorn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:346h54
    Brussels
    17:28Elmshorn
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    2 changes

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  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:346h54
    Brussels
    17:28Elmshorn
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    2 changes

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:346h54
    Brussels
    17:28Elmshorn
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    2 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:316h57
    Brussels
    13:28Elmshorn
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    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    14:347h18
    Brussels
    21:52Elmshorn
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    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    8:347h54
    Brussels
    16:28Elmshorn
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    2 changes

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FAQs: Brussels to Elmshorn

Travel to Elmshorn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Elmshorn.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Elmshorn including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Elmshorn is a coach with an average price of £68.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Elmshorn:

A coach is £125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Elmshorn costing on average £193.

A coach is £683 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Elmshorn costing on average £751.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Elmshorn is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Elmshorn take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 12m.

Coach takes on average 11h 35m.

The Brussels to Elmshorn distance is approximately 484 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Elmshorn is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Elmshorn as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Elmshorn:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Elmshorn station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Elmshorn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Austrian Airlines to go to Elmshorn by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Elmshorn by coach.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Elmshorn by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Elmshorn:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Elmshorn often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Copenhagen, Westerland, Kiel, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Elmshorn and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Brussels to Elmshorn, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
Elmshorn is a charming town that can be explored comfortably in one to two days, allowing time to visit local attractions and enjoy the quaint atmosphere.

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