The average train between Utrecht and Cottbus takes 12h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 Utrecht and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 2:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Utrecht to Cottbus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station via Hengelo station and S Spandau Bhf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
Utrecht to Cottbus train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Utrecht and Cottbus is 632 km. The road distance is 721 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Hengelo and S Spandau Bhf in around 8h 17m.