The average train between Leeuwarden and Cuxhaven takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden 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 every 4 hours between Leeuwarden and Cuxhaven. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Cuxhaven at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Leeuwarden to Cuxhaven? 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 Leeuwarden to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Cuxhaven station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Leeuwarden to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bremerhaven-Lehe station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Cuxhaven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Blauwnet and 5 other operators.
The distance between Leeuwarden and Cuxhaven is 204.9 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Cuxhaven via Zwolle, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Bremerhaven-Lehe in around 6h 28m.