The average train between Kassel and Cottbus takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. 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 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. 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+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Kassel to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kassel to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kassel and Cottbus is 337.5 km. The road distance is 499 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 42m.