The average train between Cuxhaven and Hirtshals takes 14h 50m and the fastest train takes 11h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cuxhaven to Hirtshals. 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 twice daily between Cuxhaven and Hirtshals. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cuxhaven is at 4:09 PM which arrives into Hirtshals at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 14h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 47m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cuxhaven to Hirtshals? 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 Cuxhaven to Hirtshals. However, there are services departing from Cuxhaven station and arriving at Hirtshals station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
Cuxhaven to Hirtshals train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cuxhaven station.
Cuxhaven to Hirtshals train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hirtshals St. station.
Book your Cuxhaven to Hirtshals train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Danish Railways (DSB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cuxhaven and Hirtshals is 421.4 km. The road distance is 822 km.
You can take a train from Cuxhaven to Hirtshals St. via Hamburg Hbf, Odense St., Aarhus H, and Aalborg St. in around 12h 2m.