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

The cheapest way to get from Cuxhaven to Basel is to drive and car train which costs SFr 100 - SFr 140 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuxhaven to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct train between Cuxhaven and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Cuxhaven to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cuxhaven and arriving at Basel SBB via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Cuxhaven to Basel?

The distance between Cuxhaven and Basel is 945 km. The road distance is 831.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuxhaven to Basel without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Cuxhaven to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuxhaven to Basel train from?

Cuxhaven to Basel train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Cuxhaven station.

Train or bus from Cuxhaven to Basel?

The best way to get from Cuxhaven to Basel is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 36m.

Where does the Cuxhaven to Basel train arrive?

Cuxhaven to Basel train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cuxhaven to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuxhaven to Basel is 831 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Cuxhaven to Basel.

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

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Cuxhaven to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cuxhaven to Basel by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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 Cuxhaven to Hamburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
10h 3m
CHF 160–357
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
6h 2m
CHF 75–235
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bremerhaven Bahnhof Lehe to Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platzbus Rs2
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus
16h 36m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Bremerhaven Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain Rs2
3. Take the night train from Bremen Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
11h 58m
CHF 79–227
Drive 831.4 km
1. Drive from Cuxhaven to Baselcar 831.4 km
7h 38m
CHF 133–192
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cuxhaven to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
12h 21m
CHF 107–136
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Bremerhaven Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Basel (BSL)plane BRE - BSL
7h 29m
CHF 127–411
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 16m
CHF 119–356
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Bremerhaven Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 13m
CHF 171–502
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
8h 6m
CHF 124–372

Cuxhaven to Basel by train

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Distance: 944.8 km
Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Cuxhaven, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cuxhaven to Basel SBB via Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cuxhaven to Basel, Bahnhof via Bremerhaven-Lehe, Bremerhaven Bahnhof Lehe, Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz, Bremen Fernbusterminal, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 16h 36m.

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