The average train between Aachen and Cottbus takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Aachen and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 2:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 1:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Aachen to Cottbus train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
Aachen to Cottbus train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Aachen to Cottbus train tickets online with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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 Köln Hbf and S Spandau Bhf in around 7h 37m.