The average train between Bielefeld and Cottbus takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Bielefeld 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 hourly between Bielefeld and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Cottbus station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Bielefeld to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Bielefeld to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bielefeld and Cottbus is 398.9 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 4h 47m.