The average train between Cottbus and Magdeburg takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus to Magdeburg. 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 Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Magdeburg station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Cottbus to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Cottbus to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Book your Cottbus to Magdeburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cottbus and Magdeburg is 189.6 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 28m.