The average train between Zerbst and Köthen takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is a train service every few hours from Zerbst to Köthen. 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 hourly between Zerbst and Köthen. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Zerbst is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Köthen at 4:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zerbst to Köthen. However, there are services departing from Zerbst station and arriving at Köthen station via Dessau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Zerbst to Köthen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Zerbst/Anhalt station.
Zerbst to Köthen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Koethen station.
Book your Zerbst to Köthen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Zerbst and Köthen is 25.1 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Zerbst/Anhalt to Koethen via Dessau Hbf in around 50 min.