The average train between Hanover and Cottbus takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover 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 hourly between Hanover and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Cottbus station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Hanover to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Hanover to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanover and Cottbus is 321.4 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 3h 35m.