The average train between Kassel and Cottbus takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel 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 Kassel and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Cottbus station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Kassel to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kassel to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Cottbus is 337.5 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 50m.