The average train between Edinburgh and Cottbus takes 21h 57m and the fastest train takes 16h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 21h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 55m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Cottbus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station via King's Cross station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station and Leipzig Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.
Edinburgh to Cottbus train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Cottbus is 1236.2 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 17h 19m.