The average train between Riesa and Cottbus takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Riesa 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 4 hours between Riesa and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riesa is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Riesa to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Riesa station and arriving at Cottbus station via Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Riesa to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Priestewitz Bahnhof station.
Riesa to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Riesa to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Riesa and Cottbus is 87.5 km. The road distance is 104 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Priestewitz Bahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 1h 19m.