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Cuxhaven to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cuxhaven and Cologne takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cuxhaven to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 32m
Duration
427 km
Distance
€178
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bremerhaven-Lehe to Bremen Hbftrain train Re8 / ...
  2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
5h 8m
€125–259

Cuxhaven to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cuxhaven and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cuxhaven is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremerhaven-Lehe and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 37m • 2 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 7m • 2 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 2 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 37m • 2 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 7m • 2 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 2 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 37m • 2 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 7m • 2 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 2 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 37m • 2 changes

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    EVB Elbe-WeserNordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 7m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 426.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Cuxhaven, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Cuxhaven to Köln Hbf via Bremerhaven-Lehe and Bremen Hbf in around 5h 8m.

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