The average train between Potsdam and Cottbus takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam 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 Potsdam and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Cottbus station via S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Potsdam to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Potsdam to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Potsdam and Cottbus is 112 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf in around 2h 25m.