The average train between Brussels and Cottbus takes 11h 57m and the fastest train takes 9h 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 3 times a day between Brussels and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 10:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 57m. 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 11h 57m.
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 8m.