The average train between Cuxhaven and Rotterdam takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cuxhaven to Rotterdam. 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 every 3 hours between Cuxhaven and Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremerhaven Hbf and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cuxhaven to Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Cuxhaven station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Bremerhaven Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Cuxhaven to Rotterdam train services, operated by EVB Elbe-Weser, depart from Cuxhaven station.
Cuxhaven to Rotterdam train services, operated by EVB Elbe-Weser, arrive at Gouda station.
The distance between Cuxhaven and Rotterdam is 356.2 km. The road distance is 507 km.
You can take a train from Cuxhaven to Rotterdam Centraal via Bremerhaven Hbf, Bremen Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 7h 7m.