The average train between Essen and Cuxhaven takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Cuxhaven. 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 Essen and Cuxhaven. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Cuxhaven at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Cuxhaven station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Essen to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cuxhaven station.
Book your Essen to Cuxhaven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Cuxhaven is 291.3 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cuxhaven via Bremen Hbf and Bremerhaven Hbf in around 4h 45m.