The average train between Cottbus and Karlsruhe takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus to Karlsruhe. 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 3 hours between Cottbus and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cottbus to Karlsruhe? 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 Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Cottbus to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Cottbus to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cottbus to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cottbus and Karlsruhe is 519.2 km. The road distance is 658 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 7h 6m.