The average train between Altona and Cuxhaven takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Altona to Cuxhaven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Altona and Cuxhaven. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altona is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Cuxhaven at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Harburg and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 7m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Altona to Cuxhaven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Altona to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Altona station and arriving at Cuxhaven station via Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Altona to Cuxhaven train services, operated by S-Bahn Hamburg, depart from Altona station.
Altona to Cuxhaven train services, operated by S-Bahn Hamburg, arrive at Cuxhaven station.
Book your Altona to Cuxhaven train tickets online with S-Bahn Hamburg and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Altona and Cuxhaven is 88.6 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Altona to Cuxhaven via Harburg and Hamburg-Harburg in around 2h 14m.