The average train between Brussels and Cottbus takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 twice daily between Brussels and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Cottbus station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
Brussels to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Brussels to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Brussels and Cottbus is 700.5 km. The road distance is 890 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Koeln Hbf, Köln Hbf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 9h 11m.