The average train between Dessau and Cottbus takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Dessau to Cottbus. 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 2 hours between Dessau and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Dessau is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Dessau station and arriving at Cottbus station via Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Dessau to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.
Dessau to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dessau to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dessau and Cottbus is 143.5 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof in around 2h 37m.