The average train between Cottbus and Cologne takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus to Cologne. 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 4 times a day between Cottbus and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Arrives next day

6h 10m • 1 change

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Arrives next day

7h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Cologne station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Cottbus to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Cottbus to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Cottbus to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cottbus and Cologne is 520.4 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via S Spandau Bhf in around 6h 52m.