The average train between Bautzen and Cottbus takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Bautzen 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 Bautzen and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Bautzen is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bautzen to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Bautzen station and arriving at Cottbus station via Goerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Bautzen to Cottbus train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, depart from Bautzen station.
Bautzen to Cottbus train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, arrive at Cottbus Hbf station.
Book your Bautzen to Cottbus train tickets online with trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, ODEG and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Bautzen and Cottbus is 64.6 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Bautzen to Cottbus Hbf via Goerlitz in around 2h 33m.