The average train between Cuxhaven and Essen takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cuxhaven to Essen. 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 5 times a day between Cuxhaven and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cuxhaven is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Bremerhaven-Lehe and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cuxhaven to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cuxhaven station and arriving at Essen station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Cuxhaven to Essen train services, operated by EVB Elbe-Weser, depart from Bremerhaven-Lehe station.
Cuxhaven to Essen train services, operated by EVB Elbe-Weser, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Cuxhaven to Essen train tickets online with EVB Elbe-Weser, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cuxhaven and Essen is 291.3 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Cuxhaven to Essen Hbf via Bremerhaven-Lehe and Bremen Hbf in around 4h 47m.