The average train between Erfurt Hbf and Cottbus takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus. 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 2 hours between Erfurt Hbf and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt Hbf is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf station and arriving at Cottbus station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erfurt Hbf and Cottbus is 244.6 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 22m.