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Trip Overview

The average train between Cottbus and Košice takes 16h 36m and the fastest train takes 12h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus to Košice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 36m
Duration
778 km
Distance
€97
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cottbus to Košice train times

Trains run twice daily between Cottbus and Košice. The earliest departure is at 10:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Košice at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Goerlitz and take an average of 16h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)12h 50m • 5 changes
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    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)21h • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)12h 50m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)21h • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)12h 50m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)21h • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)12h 50m • 5 changes
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    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)21h • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)12h 50m • 5 changes
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    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)21h • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)12h 50m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)21h • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ODEGDie LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)12h 50m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 777.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 36m

What companies run services between Cottbus, Germany and Košice, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Cottbus Hbf to Kosice via Goerlitz, Zgorzelec, Wroclaw Glowny, Bohumin, and Zilina in around 12h 23m.

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