The train between Cuxhaven and Essen takes 4h 21m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Cuxhaven and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cuxhaven is at 3:39 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Bremerhaven-Lehe and take an average of 4h 21m. 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 Bremerhaven-Lehe station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Bremen Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Cuxhaven to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bremerhaven-Lehe station.
Cuxhaven to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Cuxhaven and Essen is 291.3 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Cuxhaven to Essen Hbf via Bremerhaven-Lehe and Bremen Hbf in around 4h 32m.