The average train between Basel and Cuxhaven takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 twice daily between Basel and Cuxhaven. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Cuxhaven at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Cuxhaven station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Basel to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Cuxhaven station.
Book your Basel to Cuxhaven train tickets online with Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Basel and Cuxhaven is 706.1 km. The road distance is 958 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cuxhaven via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 9m.