The average train between Zurich and Cottbus takes 12h 46m and the fastest train takes 10h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 4 hours between Zurich and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Cottbus station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
Zurich to Cottbus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Cottbus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Cottbus train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zurich and Cottbus is 641.6 km. The road distance is 939 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Erfurt Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 11h 10m.