The average train between Cottbus and Austria takes 13h 46m and the fastest train takes 9h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus to Austria. 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 Cottbus and Austria. The earliest departure is at 9:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Austria at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Zittau and take an average of 13h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Austria. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Austria station via Zittau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
Cottbus to Austria train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Cottbus Hbf station.
Cottbus to Austria train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
The distance between Cottbus and Austria is 463.2 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus Hbf to Stephansplatz via Zittau, Liberec, Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 10h 24m.