Train Dortmund to Cottbus from €143 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Cottbus takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund 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.

5h 31m
Duration: 585 km
Distance: €143
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2

5h 22m

€118–237

Dortmund to Cottbus train times

Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:44 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

5:44 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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