The average train between Salzburg and Cottbus takes 10h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station via München Hbf station, Nürnberg Hbf station and Leipzig Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
Salzburg to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Cottbus is 449.7 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 8h 46m.