The average train between Zwickau and Cottbus takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Zwickau 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 Zwickau and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zwickau is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Zwickau station and arriving at Cottbus station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Zwickau to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
Zwickau to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zwickau to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zwickau and Cottbus is 171.9 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 52m.