Cottbus to Karlsruhe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cottbus and Karlsruhe takes 7h 18m 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.

7h 18m
Duration: 658 km
Distance: €127
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

7h 3m

€97–188

Cottbus to Karlsruhe train times

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 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:03 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
3:03 PM → 9:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
5:03 PM → 11:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
9:05 PM → 6:59 AM
Arrives next day
9h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:58 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 1m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:58 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 1m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:58 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 1m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:58 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 1m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

4:58 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 1m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

4:58 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 1m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.