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Essen to Cottbus trains

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The average train between Essen and Cottbus takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

6h 16m
Duration
618 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain train 77 / ...
  2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re2
6h 2m
€117–329

Essen to Cottbus train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Essen and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 618.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 6h 2m.

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