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

The cheapest way to get from Cuxhaven to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuxhaven to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 420.

Is there a direct train between Cuxhaven and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Cuxhaven to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Cuxhaven and arriving at Zürich HB via Hamburg-Harburg, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Cuxhaven to Zurich?

The distance between Cuxhaven and Zurich is 836 km. The road distance is 873.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuxhaven to Zurich without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 10h 59m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cuxhaven to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuxhaven to Zurich train from?

Cuxhaven to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cuxhaven station.

Where does the Cuxhaven to Zurich train arrive?

Cuxhaven to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.

Can I drive from Cuxhaven to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuxhaven to Zurich is 873 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Cuxhaven to Zurich.

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Cuxhaven to Zurich - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 11 ways to get from Cuxhaven to Zurich by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
6h 11m
CHF 93–222
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Re5
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24
15h 50m
CHF 82–149
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Re5
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
10h 59m
CHF 179–346
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven-Lehe to Bremen Hbftrain Re8 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Bremen Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 31m
CHF 135–242
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven-Lehe to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
5h 57m
CHF 194–418
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 31m
CHF 88–322
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
4. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
8h 36m
CHF 126–333
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
7h 31m
CHF 152–387
Train
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Hamburg Hbftrain Re5
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Zürich HBtrain Ice
12h 36m
CHF 304–456
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cuxhaven to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
3. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zurichcar
13h 4m
CHF 132–164
Drive 873.4 km
1. Drive from Cuxhaven to Zurichcar 873.4 km
8h 55m
CHF 147–213

Cuxhaven to Zurich by train

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Distance: 835.5 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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You can take a train from Cuxhaven to Zürich HB via Hamburg-Harburg, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Basel SBB in around 10h 59m.

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