The average train between Cuxhaven and Kiel takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Cuxhaven to Kiel. 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 every 4 hours between Cuxhaven and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cuxhaven is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cuxhaven to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Cuxhaven station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Cuxhaven to Kiel train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Cuxhaven station.
Cuxhaven to Kiel train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Cuxhaven to Kiel train tickets online with Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cuxhaven and Kiel is 106.3 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Cuxhaven to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 14m.