The cheapest and fastest trains from Cottbus to Vienna
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$148
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 54 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cottbus to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cottbus to Vienna will cost around $148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
It's difficult to get from Cottbus to Vienna without transferring at least once.
18429 · 18287+
RJ 175+
EC 207
18407+
RJ 175+
EC 207
18407+
RJ 175+
EC 207+
IC 745
18429 · 18287+
RJ 175+
EC 207
18387 · ICE 509 · ICE 29
18429 · 18287+
RJ 175+
EC 207
18429 · 18287 · RJ 175 · EC 207
18385+
ICE 91
18429 · 18287+
RJ 175+
EC 207
18385+
ICE 91+
IC 741Cottbus - ViennaCompare Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet

Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.



Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cottbus to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cottbus to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €101.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€67 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €178 Average price |
9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 39m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cottbus to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Cottbus to Vienna trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18405 · S1 · 5446 · R 685 | 7:18 AM Cottbus Hbf | 12h00 | 7:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
18405 · RJ 173+ RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 7:18 AM Cottbus Hbf | 12h00 | 7:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18385+ ICE 91+ IC 741 | 8:03 AM Cottbus Hbf | 9h24 | 5:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
18385+ ICE 91 | 8:03 AM Cottbus Hbf | 8h44 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18427 · 18285 · S1 · 5446 | 8:14 AM Cottbus Hbf | 11h04 | 7:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 5 transfers | |
18427 · 18285 · RJ 173 · RJ 255 | 8:14 AM Cottbus Hbf | 9h35 | 5:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18427 · 18285+ RJ 173+ EC 281 | 8:14 AM Cottbus Hbf | 10h04 | 6:18 PM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
18427 · 18285+ RJ 173 · RJ 255 | 8:14 AM Cottbus Hbf | 9h35 | 5:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18427 · 18285 · RJ 173 · EC 281 | 8:14 AM Cottbus Hbf | 9h32 | 5:46 PM Wien Praterstern | 4 transfers | |
18427 · 18285+ RJ 173 · RJ 255 | 8:14 AM Cottbus Hbf | 10h13 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
18407 · RJ 175 · EC 207 | 9:18 AM Cottbus Hbf | 9h31 | 6:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18407+ RJ 175+ EC 207 | 9:18 AM Cottbus Hbf | 9h31 | 6:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18407+ RJ 175+ EC 207+ IC 745 | 9:18 AM Cottbus Hbf | 10h09 | 7:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
18387+ ICE 509 · ICE 29+ IC 747 | 10:03 AM Cottbus Hbf | 10h24 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
18387+ ICE 509 · ICE 29 | 10:03 AM Cottbus Hbf | 9h44 | 7:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18429 · 18287 · RJ 175 · EC 207 | 10:14 AM Cottbus Hbf | 8h35 | 6:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18429 · 18287+ RJ 175+ EC 207 | 10:14 AM Cottbus Hbf | 8h35 | 6:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18429 · 18287+ RJ 175+ EC 207 | 10:14 AM Cottbus Hbf | 9h13 | 7:27 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
18389 · ICE 93 | On time 12:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 8h44 | 8:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18389+ ICE 93 | On time 12:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 8h44 | 8:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18389+ ICE 93+ IC 749 | 12:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 9h24 | 9:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
18431 · 18289+ RJ 383 · RJ 259 | 12:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 9h35 | 9:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18431 · 18289 · RJ 383 · RJ 259 | 12:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 9h35 | 9:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18431 · 18289+ RJ 383+ EC 283 | 12:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 8h35 | 8:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
18431 · 18289+ RJ 383+ EC 283 | 12:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 9h13 | 9:27 PM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
18431 · 18289 · RJ 383 · EC 283 | 12:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 8h35 | 8:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
18411+ RJ 177+ S 3 · S 7 | 1:16 PM Cottbus Hbf | 10h25 | 11:41 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
18411+ RJ 177 | On time 1:16 PM Cottbus Hbf | 9h33 | 10:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18411 · RJ 177 | On time 1:16 PM Cottbus Hbf | 9h33 | 10:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18433 · 18291+ RJ 177+ S 3 | 2:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 9h27 | 11:41 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
18433 · 18291+ RJ 177 | On time 2:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 8h35 | 10:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18433 · 18291 · RJ 177 | On time 2:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 8h35 | 10:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18415+ EN 40457+ IC 417+ RJ 821 | 5:16 PM Cottbus Hbf | 11h41 | 4:57 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
18415+ EN 40457+ IC 417 | 5:16 PM Cottbus Hbf | 11h09 | 4:25 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18439 · 18297+ EN 40457+ IC 417 | 7:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 9h11 | 4:25 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18439 · 18297+ NJ 457 | 7:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 10h46 | 6:00 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18439 · 18297+ NJ 457+ IC 1249 | 7:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 11h13 | 6:27 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
18439 · 18297+ EN 40457+ IC 417 | 7:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 9h43 | 4:57 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
18397 · 62039 · ICE 905 · ICE 495 | On time 8:05 PM Cottbus Hbf | 13h42 | 9:47 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
3141 · ICE 1501 · ICE 21 | On time 10:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 13h44 | 11:47 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cottbus to Vienna
Trains from Cottbus to Vienna run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€48) but you can travel from only $32 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 261 miles (421 km) distance in 9h 31m.
Distance 261 miles (421 km) |
Average train duration 8h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€48) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 9h 31m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:19 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet from Cottbus to Vienna trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Cottbus and Vienna from $32 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB Nightjet
FAQs: Trains from Cottbus to Vienna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cottbus to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cottbus to Vienna
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Vetschauer Straße.
- Restaurant Esscobar
- Ratskeller Cottbus
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Radisson Blu Hotel Cottbus
- Lindner Congress Hotel Cottbus
- Sorat Hotel Cottbus
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Berlin, Dresden, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the roundabout.
- Restaurant Gasthaus Hansy
- Rollercoaster Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Motel One Wien-Prater
- Hotel Praterstern
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line U1, Line U2
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S7
- Bus: Several lines available
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