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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €150 - €460.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs €95 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 23m and costs €95 - €400. 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 50m to drive from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven.

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

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Rotterdam to Cuxhaven

Rome2Rio compared 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven. The best route is Train via Osnabrück, a distance of 356.188 km.

Train via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven-Lehetrain Re8 / ...
7h 23m
€97–395
Drive 439 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Cuxhavencar 439 km
4h 50m
€80–115
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Bremenbus
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain Re8 / ...
4. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Cuxhaventrain Rb
8h 46m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven-Lehetrain
4. Take the train from Bremerhaven-Lehe to Cuxhaventrain
4h 46m
€157–451
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven-Lehetrain Re8 / ...
7h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Oldenburg central bus stationbus N1386
2. Take the bus from Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB to Bremerhaven Hbf/Bismarckstraßebus 440
11h 17m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaventrain
6h 2m
€140–316
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaventrain
6h 21m
€225–549
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Cuxhaventrain
7h 31m
€135–297

Rotterdam to Cuxhaven by train

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Distance: 538 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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 23m. 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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