The average train between Jena and Cottbus takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena 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 3 times a day between Jena and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Cottbus station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Jena to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Jena Paradies station.
Jena to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Jena to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Jena and Cottbus is 211.4 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Jena Paradies to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 50m.