The average train between Cottbus and Magdeburg takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Cottbus and Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at S Ostkreuz Bhf and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cottbus to Magdeburg? 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 Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Magdeburg station via S Ostkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
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), S-Bahn Berlin and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cottbus and Magdeburg is 189.6 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf via S Ostkreuz Bhf and Berlin Hbf in around 3h 21m.