What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cuxhaven?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cuxhaven is to bus and train which costs €110 - €230 and takes 25h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cuxhaven?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cuxhaven is to train and fly which takes 9h 56m and costs €170 - €400.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cuxhaven?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cuxhaven via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cuxhaven?

The distance between Cardiff and Cuxhaven is 1375 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Cuxhaven without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cuxhaven without a car is to train which takes 15h 23m and costs €190 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Cuxhaven?

It takes approximately 15h 23m to get from Cardiff to Cuxhaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cuxhaven train from?

Cardiff to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Cuxhaven?

Cuxhaven is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:10 AM in Cardiff and 5:10 AM in Cuxhaven.

Where does the Cardiff to Cuxhaven train arrive?

Cardiff to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Cuxhaven?

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Where can I stay near Cuxhaven?

There are 4254+ hotels available in Cuxhaven.

Cardiff to Cuxhaven - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Cuxhaven by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaventrain Re
15h 23m
€199–601
Fly Cardiff Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CWL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaventrain
10h 48m
€105–312
Bus, train via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Hamburgbus
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaventrain Re
23h 27m
€124–252
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cuxhavencar
11h 53m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaventrain
10h 33m
€113–291
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 182 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaventrain Re
25h 59m
€119–226
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Cuxhavencar
13h 7m
€169–297
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane BRS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaventrain
10h 25m
€162–392
Fly Cardiff Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane CWL - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaventrain
10h 50m
€144–573
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LHR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaventrain
9h 56m
€171–397
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STN - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaventrain
10h 32m
€189–535

Cardiff to Cuxhaven by train and subway

28Weekly Services

15h 23mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,375.4 km
Duration: 15h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cuxhaven, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cuxhaven via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Hamburg-Harburg in around 15h 23m.

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