The average train between Heidelberg and Cottbus takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 every 3 hours between Heidelberg and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Cottbus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Cottbus station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Heidelberg to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Heidelberg to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), ÖBB EuroCity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Cottbus is 476 km. The road distance is 615 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Erfurt Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 39m.