Cottbus to Karlsruhe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cottbus and Karlsruhe takes 7h 49m 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 49m
Duration: 658 km
Distance: €140
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 6m

€111–314

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 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:03 AM → 5:23 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 6:04 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
1:03 PM → 9:23 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
3:03 PM → 9:59 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:58 AM → 12:06 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 5:23 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 6:04 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:58 AM → 12:06 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 5:23 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 6:04 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:58 AM → 12:06 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 5:23 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 6:04 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 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, October 31, 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 1, 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 → 6:04 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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