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Compare train and flight for Basel to Cuxhaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Cuxhaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €150 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €150, while a flight costs an average of €694.
Distance: 438 miles (706 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€150 Average price Cheapest | €694 Average price | €154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Cuxhaven
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Cuxhaven, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Cuxhaven:
A train is €545 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Cuxhaven costing on average €694.
Other travel options to Cuxhaven take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Tickets start at around €150 compared to roughly €154 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 8h 26m versus 7h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Cuxhaven
How to get from Basel to Cuxhaven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Cuxhaven is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:55 PM 4h05 Basel 9:00 PM Cuxhaven €214 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:55 PM 4h05 Basel 9:00 PM Cuxhaven €214 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:55 PM 4h05 Basel 9:00 PM Cuxhaven €214 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Cuxhaven:
A train is €545 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Cuxhaven costing on average €694.
Other travel options to Cuxhaven take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Cuxhaven as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Cuxhaven station.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, Condor Flugdienst to go to Cuxhaven by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cuxhaven by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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