The average train between Cottbus and Erlangen takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus to Erlangen. 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 3 hours between Cottbus and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 4:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Erlangen station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Cottbus to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Cottbus to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erlangen station.
Book your Cottbus to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cottbus and Erlangen is 335.8 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 47m.