The average train between Hanover and Cuxhaven takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover 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 Hanover and Cuxhaven. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Cuxhaven at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Cuxhaven station via Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Hanover to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cuxhaven station.
Book your Hanover to Cuxhaven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Hanover and Cuxhaven is 180.3 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Cuxhaven via Hamburg-Harburg in around 3h 20m.