The average train between Cottbus and Cologne takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 6h 56m.
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 20m.