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How to get fromHamburg to Cuxhavenby train, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamburg to Cuxhaven by train, ferry, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaventrain train Re5
    1h 44m
    €19–90
  2. Drive  120.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamburg to Cuxhavencar car 120.6 km
    2h 3m
    €18–26
  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Landungsbrücken to Cuxhaven Alte Liebeferry ferry Kat
    2h 30m
  4. Train via Hamburg-Harburg

    1. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaventrain train Re5
    2h 13m
    €19–109

Hamburg to Cuxhaven by train

Calendar120Weekly Trains
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Cuxhaven, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaven hourly. Tickets cost €19–90 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, FRS Helgoline GmbH & Co KG operates a ferry from Landungsbrücken to Cuxhaven Alte Liebe once daily, and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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