The average train between Cuxhaven and Hanover takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Cuxhaven to Hanover. 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 Hanover. 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 Hanover at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremerhaven-Lehe and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cuxhaven to Hanover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cuxhaven to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Cuxhaven station and arriving at Hanover station via Bremerhaven-Lehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Cuxhaven to Hanover train services, operated by EVB Elbe-Weser, depart from Cuxhaven station.
Cuxhaven to Hanover train services, operated by EVB Elbe-Weser, arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cuxhaven to Hanover train tickets online with EVB Elbe-Weser, NordWestBahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cuxhaven and Hanover is 180.3 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Cuxhaven to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Bremerhaven-Lehe and Bremen Hbf in around 2h 53m.