The average train between Rostock and Cottbus takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock 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 Rostock and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Cottbus station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Rostock to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Rostock to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rostock and Cottbus is 297.8 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 2m.