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Essen to Cottbus trains

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The average train between Essen and Cottbus takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. 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.

7h 39m
Duration
618 km
Distance
€102
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain train 10 / ...
  2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain train 19 / ...
  3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re2
6h 25m
€45–192

Essen to Cottbus train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:29 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bielefeld Hbf and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 618.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf and S Spandau Bhf in around 6h 25m.

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