The average train between Cuxhaven and Zurich takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 9h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cuxhaven to Zurich. 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 5 times a day between Cuxhaven and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cuxhaven is at 4:09 PM which arrives into Zurich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Harburg and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cuxhaven to Zurich? 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 Zurich. However, there are services departing from Cuxhaven station and arriving at Zurich station via Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Cuxhaven to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cuxhaven station.
Cuxhaven to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Cuxhaven to Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Cuxhaven and Zurich is 723 km. The road distance is 1,023 km.
You can take a train from Cuxhaven to Zürich HB via Hamburg-Harburg, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Basel SBB in around 10h 59m.