The average train between Zurich and Cottbus takes 13h 32m and the fastest train takes 9h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 4 hours between Zurich and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Cottbus station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
Zurich to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Cottbus is 641.6 km. The road distance is 939 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 11h.