The average train between Cottbus and Hamburg takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus to Hamburg. 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 5 times a day between Cottbus and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Hamburg station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Cottbus to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Cottbus to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Cottbus to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), České dráhy (ČD) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cottbus and Hamburg is 353.9 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf via S Spandau Bhf in around 3h 51m.