The average train between Hamburg and Cottbus takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 3 hours between Hamburg and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Cottbus station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Hamburg to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Hamburg to Cottbus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hamburg and Cottbus is 353.9 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 4h 6m.