The average train between Cottbus and Zakopane takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 10h 29m. There is at least one train per day from Cottbus to Zakopane. 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 once daily between Cottbus and Zakopane. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Zakopane at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Goerlitz and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




10h 29m • 4 changes




10h 54m • 4 changes




11h 18m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




15h 59m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Zakopane station via Goerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Cottbus to Zakopane train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Cottbus Hbf station.
Cottbus to Zakopane train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Zakopane station.
Book your Cottbus to Zakopane train tickets online with ODEG, trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cottbus and Zakopane is 482 km. The road distance is 654 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus Hbf to Zakopane via Goerlitz, Zgorzelec, Wroclaw Glowny, and Krakow Glowny in around 10h 2m.