The average train between Cologne and Cottbus takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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 Cologne and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Cottbus station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Cologne to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Cottbus is 520.4 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 6h 13m.