Brussels to Bruges and beyond – Belgian, Netherlands and Luxembourg tickets are live now! Book a seat

Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.

Popular in Cottbus

Let's do this trip right

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

About the train journey from Dresden to Cottbus

Want to travel from Dresden to Cottbus by train? Start your journey with us.

The train from Dresden to Cottbus usually takes 2 hours 32 minutes on average to travel 55 miles (89 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 1 hour 52 minutes. You can expect to find 32 trains per day running on this popular route. As there aren’t any direct services running between Dresden and Cottbus, you’ll need to make 1 change on your way to Cottbus.

To help you get the best train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Dresden to Cottbus in our Journey Planner. Just remember, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £15.48.

Keep reading for more information about the train journey to Cottbus, including FAQs, timetables with first and last train times and tips on booking cheap train tickets. If you’re ready to book, just start a search for tickets with us today.

Dresden to Cottbus by train

It takes an average of 2h 32m to travel from Dresden to Cottbus by train, over a distance of around 55 miles (89 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Dresden to Cottbus and tickets for this journey start from £15.48 when you book in advance.

First train

03:56

Last train

23:47

Departure stationDresden
Arrival stationCottbus
Journey time

From 1h 52m

Distance

55 miles (89 km)

Frequency

32 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Price

From £15.48

Train and bus operators

Flixbus

FAQs about the train journey from Dresden to Cottbus

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

How do you get to Cottbus from Dresden?

To travel to Cottbus from Dresden, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 2 hours and 32 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 1 hour and 52 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Dresden to Cottbus?

Trains from Dresden to Cottbus take an average of 2 hours and 32 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 1 hour and 52 minutes. You'll usually find 32 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

How much does it cost to get from Dresden to Cottbus by train?

Train tickets from Dresden to Cottbus can start from £15.48 when booked in advance, but they’re usually more expensive if bought on the day of travel. Prices may also vary depending on the time of day, route, and class you choose.

What is the quickest journey time between Dresden and Cottbus by train?

The quickest journey time between Dresden and Cottbus by train is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Dresden to Cottbus train times

Check out the next trains departing from Dresden to Cottbus for Tuesday 22nd July 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
10:3512:372h 2m, 1 change
10:4312:562h 13m, 1 change
10:5313:563h 3m, 1 change
11:3513:422h 7m, 2 changes
12:3514:372h 2m, 1 change
12:4314:562h 13m, 1 change
12:5315:563h 3m, 1 change
13:3515:422h 7m, 2 changes
14:3916:371h 58m, 1 change
14:4316:562h 13m, 1 change

Cheap train tickets from Dresden to Cottbus

The price of train tickets from Dresden to Cottbus starts at £15.48 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Dresden to Cottbus by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

§Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.