The average train between Cuxhaven and Cologne takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Cuxhaven to Cologne. 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 Cuxhaven and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cuxhaven is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremerhaven Hbf and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cuxhaven to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cuxhaven station and arriving at Cologne station via Bremerhaven Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Cuxhaven to Cologne train services, operated by EVB Elbe-Weser, depart from Cuxhaven station.
Cuxhaven to Cologne train services, operated by EVB Elbe-Weser, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Cuxhaven to Cologne train tickets online with EVB Elbe-Weser, NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cuxhaven and Cologne is 347.2 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Cuxhaven to Köln Hbf via Bremerhaven Hbf and Bremen Hbf in around 5h 18m.