The average train between Chemnitz and Cottbus takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Chemnitz 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 2 hours between Chemnitz and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Elsterwerda and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz station and arriving at Cottbus station via Elsterwerda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Chemnitz to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.
Chemnitz to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Chemnitz to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ODEG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chemnitz and Cottbus is 141.3 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Elsterwerda and Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof in around 3h 29m.