The average train between Trier and Cottbus takes 13h 15m and the fastest train takes 10h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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 3 times a day between Trier and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Cottbus station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
Trier to Cottbus train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Cottbus train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Trier to Cottbus train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Trier and Cottbus is 584.1 km. The road distance is 759 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Fulda Bahnhof, and Leipzig Hbf in around 11h 9m.