What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Cuxhaven?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cuxhaven is to bus and train which costs €90 - €240 and takes 14h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Cuxhaven?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cuxhaven is to fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs €80 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cuxhaven?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cuxhaven via Bremen Hbf and Bremerhaven-Lehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Basel to Cuxhaven?

The distance between Basel and Cuxhaven is 920 km. The road distance is 849.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Cuxhaven without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Cuxhaven without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs €250 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Cuxhaven?

It takes approximately 9h to get from Basel to Cuxhaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cuxhaven train from?

Basel to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Cuxhaven train arrive?

Basel to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cuxhaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cuxhaven is 850 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Basel to Cuxhaven.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Cuxhaven?

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Where can I stay near Cuxhaven?

There are 4338+ hotels available in Cuxhaven.

Basel to Cuxhaven - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Cuxhaven by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven-Lehetrain Re8 / ...
9h
€256–445
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaventrain
6h 40m
€80–388
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N33
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaventrain Re5
14h 32m
€94–234
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Bremen Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven-Lehetrain Re8 / ...
10h 28m
€148–276
Drive 849.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cuxhavencar 849.8 km
7h 18m
€153–220
Train via Fulda
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaventrain Re5
9h 18m
€178–404
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhavencar
12h 26m
€119–149
Fly Basel to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane BSL - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven-Lehetrain
7h 54m
€206–428
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven-Lehetrain
7h 22m
€245–526
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaventrain
7h 49m
€139–386
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaventrain
8h 9m
€160–640
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaventrain
8h 57m
€213–642

Basel to Cuxhaven by train

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Distance: 920 km
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cuxhaven, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cuxhaven via Bremen Hbf and Bremerhaven-Lehe in around 9h.

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