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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven is to train which costs €55 - €70 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Cuxhaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Cuxhaven Schleusenpriel via Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB, Bremerhaven Hbf/Bismarckstraße and Nordholz(b Bremerhaven) Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Cuxhaven?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Cuxhaven via Hilversum, Osnabrück Hbf, Bremen Hbf and Bremerhaven-Lehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven?

The distance between Rotterdam and Cuxhaven is 538 km. The road distance is 439 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 7h 54m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Cuxhaven bus from?

Rotterdam to Cuxhaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Cuxhaven train from?

Rotterdam to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven is to train via Osnabrück which takes 7h 54m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Cuxhaven bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Cuxhaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oldenburg central bus station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Cuxhaven train arrive?

Rotterdam to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hilversum station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Cuxhaven is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven.

Where can I stay near Cuxhaven?

There are 445+ hotels available in Cuxhaven.

Rotterdam to Cuxhaven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven by train, bus, car, 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 via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversum
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Osnabrueck HbfIce
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bremen Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven-LeheRe8 / ...
7h 54m
€104–223
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraal
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Bremen Hbf
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven HbfRs2
4. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to CuxhavenRb
8h 18m
€56–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Bremen - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven HbfRs2
4. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to CuxhavenRb
10h 33m
€78–121
Drive 439 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven439 km
4h 47m
€78–112
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven-Lehe
4. Take the train from Bremerhaven-Lehe to Cuxhaven
5h 6m
€157–465
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Oldenburg central bus stationN1386
2. Take the bus from Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB to Bremerhaven Hbf/Bismarckstraße440
11h 17m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)AMS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaven
6h 24m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Harburg
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaven
6h 44m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaven
7h 25m

Rotterdam to Cuxhaven by train

47Weekly Trains

7h 54mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.3 km
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Cuxhaven, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Cuxhaven via Hilversum, Osnabrück Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Bremerhaven-Lehe in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Cuxhaven Schleusenpriel via Oldenburg central bus station, Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB, Bremerhaven Hbf/Bismarckstraße, and Nordholz(b Bremerhaven) Bahnhof in around 11h 17m.

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