There are 4 ways to get from Hamburg to Cuxhaven by train, ferry, or car
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- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaventrain Re5
1h 44m€19–90Drive 120.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Hamburg to Cuxhavencar 120.6 km
2h 3m€18–26Ferry
- Take the ferry from Landungsbrücken to Cuxhaven Alte Liebeferry Kat
2h 30mTrain via Hamburg-Harburg
- Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaventrain Re5
2h 13m€19–109
Hamburg to Cuxhaven by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Cuxhaven is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Cuxhaven is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €19 - €90.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Landungsbrücken and arriving at Cuxhaven Alte Liebe. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Cuxhaven. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Hamburg and Cuxhaven is 115 km. The road distance is 120.6 km.
The best way to get from Hamburg to Cuxhaven without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €19 - €90.
The train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaven takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs hourly.
Hamburg to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cuxhaven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Cuxhaven is 121 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Hamburg to Cuxhaven.
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.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Website
- FRS Helgoline GmbH & Co KG
Ferry from Landungsbrücken to Cuxhaven Alte Liebe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- FRS Helgoline GmbH & Co KG
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