Train Essen to Cottbus from €156 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Cottbus takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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 54m
Duration: 619 km
Distance: €156
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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

5h 49m

€129–267

Essen to Cottbus train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

8:21 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:21 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:19 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 36m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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