Cottbus to Essen Trains

Cottbus to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cottbus and Essen takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. 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 31m
Duration: 618 km
Distance: €132
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain Re2
Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...

6h 18m

€112–399

Cottbus to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cottbus and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 3, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 5:35 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 4, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 5:35 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 5, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 5:35 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 5:35 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 7, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 5:35 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 8, 2026

8:04 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
2:02 PM → 8:37 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

10:03 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 6:39 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
2:02 PM → 8:37 PM
6h 35m • 1 change

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