The average train between Weimar and Cottbus takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Weimar 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 3 hours between Weimar and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 1:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Weimar is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Weimar station and arriving at Cottbus station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Weimar to Cottbus train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Weimar to Cottbus train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Weimar to Cottbus train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Weimar and Cottbus is 225.5 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Weimar to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Leipzig Hbf in around 4h.