The average train between Essen and Cottbus takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week 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.
Trains run 4 times a week between Essen and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 12:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamm and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station via Hamm(Westf)Hbf station and S Spandau Bhf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Essen to Cottbus train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Essen and Cottbus is 506.2 km. The road distance is 616 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Hamm and S Spandau Bhf in around 6h 35m.
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