The average train between Salzburg and Cottbus takes 9h 45m 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.
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 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 station and arriving at Cottbus station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
Salzburg to Cottbus train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Cottbus train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Salzburg to Cottbus train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Cottbus is 449.7 km. The road distance is 772 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 8h 32m.