The average train between Cologne and Cuxhaven takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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 hourly between Cologne and Cuxhaven. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Cuxhaven at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Cuxhaven station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Cologne to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cuxhaven station.
Book your Cologne to Cuxhaven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Cuxhaven is 347.2 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Cuxhaven via Bremen Hbf and Bremerhaven Hbf in around 5h 34m.