The average train between Recklinghausen and Cuxhaven takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Recklinghausen 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 Recklinghausen and Cuxhaven. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Cuxhaven at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Münster Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Recklinghausen to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen station and arriving at Cuxhaven station via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Recklinghausen to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cuxhaven station.
Book your Recklinghausen to Cuxhaven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Recklinghausen and Cuxhaven is 270.3 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Cuxhaven via Münster Hauptbahnhof, Bremen Hbf, and Bremerhaven-Lehe in around 4h 22m.