The average train between Paderborn and Cottbus takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 Paderborn and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Bielefeld Hbf and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paderborn 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 Paderborn to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Cottbus station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Paderborn to Cottbus train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Paderborn-Kasseler Tor station.
Paderborn to Cottbus train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Paderborn to Cottbus train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Paderborn and Cottbus is 383.8 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn-Kasseler Tor to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf and S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 55m.