The average train between Zurich and Cuxhaven takes 14h 48m and the fastest train takes 10h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Cuxhaven. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Cuxhaven at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Cuxhaven station via Basel SBB station, Fulda Bahnhof station and Hamburg-Harburg station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
Zurich to Cuxhaven train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cuxhaven station.
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The distance between Zurich and Cuxhaven is 723 km. The road distance is 893 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Cuxhaven via Basel SBB, Fulda Bahnhof, and Hamburg-Harburg in around 11h 11m.