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Compare train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Cuxhaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Cuxhaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $143 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $143, while a flight costs an average of $392.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$143 Average price Cheapest | $392 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Cuxhaven:
A train is $250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cuxhaven costing on average $392.
Other travel options to Cuxhaven take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (5h 36m by train vs 5h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $143 compared to roughly $91 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Cuxhaven:
A train is $250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cuxhaven costing on average $392.
Other travel options to Cuxhaven take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Cuxhaven as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Cuxhaven station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cuxhaven by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Cuxhaven by flight.
- 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti.
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