The average train between Cottbus and Basel takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus to Basel. 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 4 hours between Cottbus and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cottbus to Basel? 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 Cottbus to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Basel station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Cottbus to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Cottbus to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Cottbus to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cottbus and Basel is 673.6 km. The road distance is 847 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt in around 8h 53m.