The average train between Cottbus and Żagań takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus to Żagań. 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 3 times a day between Cottbus and Żagań. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Żagań at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Goerlitz and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Żagań. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Żagań station via Goerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Cottbus to Żagań train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Cottbus Hbf station.
Cottbus to Żagań train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Zagan station.
Book your Cottbus to Żagań train tickets online with ODEG, Koleje Dolnośląskie and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cottbus and Żagań is 69.7 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus Hbf to Zagan via Goerlitz and Zgorzelec in around 3h 50m.