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Cottbus to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cottbus and Essen takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 30m
Duration
618 km
Distance
€125
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain train Re2
  2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hammtrain train 10 / ...
  3. Take the train from Hamm to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
5h 58m
€64–397

Cottbus to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cottbus and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 618.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Cottbus, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf and Hamm in around 5h 58m.

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