The average train between Riesa and Cottbus takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. 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 2 hours between Riesa and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riesa is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Elsterwerda and take an average of 3h 11m. 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 Elsterwerda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Riesa to Cottbus train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Riesa station.
Riesa to Cottbus train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Riesa to Cottbus train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, ODEG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Riesa and Cottbus is 87.5 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Riesa to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Elsterwerda and Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof in around 2h 21m.