The average train between Brussels and Cottbus takes 10h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. There is at least one train 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 once 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 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Brussels 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 Brussels to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord station and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station via Frankfurt station and Leipzig Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
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 Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Brussels and Cottbus is 700.5 km. The road distance is 841 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 9h 29m.