The average train between Nuremberg and Cottbus takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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 every 2 hours between Nuremberg and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Cottbus station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Nuremberg to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Nuremberg to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Nuremberg and Cottbus is 343.8 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 42m.