Cottbus to Erfurt Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cottbus and Erfurt takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus to Erfurt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 2m
Duration: 265 km
Distance: €71
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re10
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...

2h 46m

€56–149

Cottbus to Erfurt train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cottbus and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:03 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 3:57 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cottbus to Erfurt? 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.