Cologne to Cottbus by train
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Overview: trains from Cologne to Cottbus
Find the key information for travelling by train from Cologne to Cottbus, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Going from Cologne to Cottbus by train
About to set off from Cologne to Cottbus by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.
Cost of train travel from Cologne to Cottbus
Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Cologne to Cottbus:
Cheapest ticket: AU$208.05
Pricing when booking a month in advance:
Pricing when booking a week in advance:
Comparing train prices with Rail Europe
Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.
Cologne to Cottbus departure timetable
On this route, 49 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Cologne at 00:08 and the last leaving at 23:55 during the week.
For weekend travel to Cottbus, the earliest departure is at 00:16 and the last one is at 23:57. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 10 minutes.
Cologne to Cottbus distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 519 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 5 hours and 37 minutes.
When do tickets go on sale between Cologne and Cottbus?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Cologne and Cottbus 7 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
Making your Cologne to Cottbus travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Cottbus.
FAQs about the train journey from Cologne to Cottbus
Want to know more about your journey from Cologne to Cottbus? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance from Cologne to Cottbus is 519 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$208.05. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
You can purchase tickets for this route 7 months in advance.
The fastest travel time is 5 hours and 37 minutes.
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