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The average train between Magdeburg and Cottbus takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Magdeburg 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.

3h 57m
Duration
265 km
Distance
€34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Ostkreuztrain train Re
  2. Take the train from S Ostkreuz Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re2
3h 54m
€28–40

Magdeburg to Cottbus train times

Trains run hourly between Magdeburg and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 23m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 46m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 45m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 56m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 46m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 45m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 56m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 45m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 25m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 43m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 45m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 25m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 43m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 45m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 25m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 43m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 45m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 25m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 43m • 1 change

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Magdeburg 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.

Map of how to get from Magdeburg to Cottbus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Magdeburg, Germany and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Ostkreuz Bhf in around 3h 54m.

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