The average train between Aachen and Cottbus takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. 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 every 3 hours between Aachen and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aachen to Cottbus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Cottbus station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Aachen to Cottbus train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.
Aachen to Cottbus train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Aachen to Cottbus train tickets online with National Express, 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 748 km.
You can take a train from Aachen West to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 8h 55m.