The average train between Karlovy Vary and Cottbus takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlovy Vary is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary station and arriving at Cottbus station via Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Karlovy Vary to Cottbus train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Karlovy Vary station.
Karlovy Vary to Cottbus train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Karlovy Vary to Cottbus train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD), Danish Railways (DSB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Karlovy Vary and Cottbus is 197.9 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Karlovy Vary to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 6h 50m.