The average train between Aachen and Cottbus takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Cottbus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Aachen and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 5m • 2 changes


7h 49m • 2 changes


8h 4m • 2 changes


7h 17m • 2 changes


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7h 17m • 2 changes


7h 18m • 2 changes


9h 17m • 2 changes


7h 17m • 2 changes


7h 17m • 2 changes


7h 18m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Cottbus station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Aachen to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Aachen to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aachen and Cottbus is 583.6 km. The road distance is 743 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Koeln Hbf, Köln Hbf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 8h 23m.