The average train between Kraków and Cottbus takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków 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 Kraków and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Wroclaw Glowny and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kraków 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 Kraków to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Cottbus station via Wroclaw Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Kraków to Cottbus train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Cottbus train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Cottbus Hbf station.
Book your Kraków to Cottbus train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Koleje Dolnośląskie and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kraków and Cottbus is 435.9 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Cottbus Hbf via Wroclaw Glowny, Zgorzelec, and Goerlitz in around 7h 31m.