The average train between Cottbus and Heidelberg takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus to Heidelberg. 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 every 4 hours between Cottbus and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 4:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cottbus to Heidelberg? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Cottbus to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Cottbus to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cottbus to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cottbus and Heidelberg is 476 km. The road distance is 615 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 54m.