The average train between Calais and Cuxhaven takes 15h 47m and the fastest train takes 11h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 3 times a day between Calais and Cuxhaven. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Cuxhaven at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 15h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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18h 21m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Cuxhaven station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.
Calais to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cuxhaven station.
Book your Calais to Cuxhaven train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Ilévia and 4 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Cuxhaven is 565.8 km. The road distance is 975 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Cuxhaven via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Amsterdam Centraal, and Hamburg-Harburg in around 12h 43m.