The average train between Zurich and Cuxhaven takes 12h 38m and the fastest train takes 10h 16m. 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 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:36 PM which arrives into Cuxhaven at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Zurich station and arriving at Cuxhaven station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
Zurich to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Cuxhaven station.
Book your Zurich to Cuxhaven train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Zurich and Cuxhaven is 723 km. The road distance is 1,023 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Cuxhaven via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Hamburg-Harburg in around 11h 17m.