The average train between Göttingen and Cottbus takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Göttingen 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 5 times a day between Göttingen and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 2:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Göttingen is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 4m • 1 change
4h 49m • 1 change
4h 47m • 1 change
4h 49m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Göttingen to Cottbus? 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 Göttingen to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Göttingen station and arriving at Cottbus station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Göttingen to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Göttingen station.
Göttingen to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Göttingen to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Göttingen and Cottbus is 304.3 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Göttingen to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 4h 39m.