The average train between Braunschweig and Cottbus takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Braunschweig is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Braunschweig to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Braunschweig station and arriving at Cottbus station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Braunschweig to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Braunschweig to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Braunschweig to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Braunschweig and Cottbus is 266.3 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 3h 44m.