The train between Kiel and Cuxhaven takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 hourly between Kiel and Cuxhaven. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Cuxhaven at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Cuxhaven station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Kiel to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cuxhaven station.
Book your Kiel to Cuxhaven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Kiel and Cuxhaven is 106.3 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Cuxhaven via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 39m.