Salzburg to Cottbus trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Cottbus takes 9h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. 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.

9h 52m
Duration: 772 km
Distance: €158
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

best

Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain

8h 46m

€117–380

Salzburg to Cottbus train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Salzburg and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:05 AM → 2:55 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 8:55 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

3:47 AM → 12:55 PM
9h 8m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 2:55 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:47 AM → 12:55 PM
9h 8m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 2:55 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:47 AM → 12:55 PM
9h 8m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 2:55 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:47 AM → 12:55 PM
9h 8m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 2:55 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:05 AM → 2:55 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes

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