Basel to Cottbus by train

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Overview: trains from Basel to Cottbus

Find the key information for travelling by train from Basel 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.

First train 04:46 View journey
Last train 23:16 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 8hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 674
Trains / day 5 View all
Cheapest journey US$110.00 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 57m
Train operators 18

Travelling from Basel to Cottbus by train

Considering a train trip from Basel to Cottbus? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost from Basel to Cottbus

Ready to book tickets from Basel to Cottbus? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Basel and Cottbus typically run US$110.00.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 7 and a half months in advance.

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Basel to Cottbus departure timetable

On this route, 5 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Basel at 04:46 and the last leaving at 23:16 during the week.

For weekend travel to Cottbus, the earliest departure is at 04:56 and the last one is at 22:33. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Basel to Cottbus

The swiftest journey time on this route is 8 hours and 6 minutes, crossing a total distance of 674 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Basel and Cottbus

Tickets for travel between Basel and Cottbus can be booked 7 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Basel to Cottbus by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Cottbus.

FAQs about the train journey from Basel to Cottbus

Want to know more about your journey from Basel to Cottbus? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Basel and Cottbus by train is 674 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.