The average train between Linz and Cottbus takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 9h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 Linz and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Linz 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 Linz to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Cottbus station via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Linz to Cottbus train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Cottbus train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Linz to Cottbus train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, České dráhy (ČD) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Linz and Cottbus is 383.8 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 9h 49m.