- Must visit
Stiftung Fürst-Pückler-Museum Park und Schloss Branitz
Museum in Branitz Palace presenting Prince Pückler’s life, interiors, and landscape vision in one of Cottbus’s top cultural sites.
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Things to do in Cottbus
Discover the best of Cottbus — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cottbus trip today.
- Recommended
Stadtmuseum Cottbus
City museum covering Cottbus history, urban development, and regional culture inside a former gate-related historic complex.
- Recommended
Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für moderne Kunst Dieselkraftwerk
Art museum known for modern and contemporary exhibitions, especially East German art, in a striking power-station building.
- Must visit
Branitzer Park
Famous landscaped park by Prince Pückler with lakes, pyramids, and scenic paths; the city’s signature green attraction.
- Recommended
Altmarkt
Cottbus’s main market square with historic facades, events, and a lively atmosphere; a natural starting point for exploring the center.
- Recommended
Spremberger Straße
Main pedestrian shopping street connecting the station side and old town, good for architecture, people-watching, and everyday city life.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Spreewälder Gurken
Spreewald gherkins are barrel-pickled cucumbers from nearby Spreewald, famous for their crisp texture and dill, mustard, or horseradish seasoning.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Quark Mit Leinöl Und Kartoffeln
Quark with linseed oil and potatoes is a Lusatian farmhouse staple. The creamy curd and nutty oil reflect Sorbian country cooking around Cottbus.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Pellkartoffeln Mit Kräuterquark
Boiled potatoes with herb quark are a simple regional everyday meal, valued for local dairy and produce and common across Brandenburg and Lusatia.
Restaurant Kavalierhaus Branitz
Elegant restaurant in Branitz Park offering refined regional cuisine with a quieter upscale atmosphere near Fürst Pückler's park.
Brau & Bistro Am Altmarkt
Historic brewery restaurant known for hearty regional dishes and house beer in a traditional, atmospheric setting near the old town.
Stadtwächter
Traditional inn-style venue serving German and regional favorites in a rustic, casual atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Berlin, while local transit and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €2.50-4 for cappuccino or similar coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is customary but modest: round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants. Small rounding up is common for taxis and cafes.
VBB Bus & Bahn
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €2.10
- Day pass
- €6.00
To the city center
Cottbus Hbf -> Altmarkt, Cottbus
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Buy tickets in the VBB Bus & Bahn app or from ticket machines before boarding. Validate paper tickets if required.
- Contactless card payment availability can vary by vehicle and sales channel. The app or ticket machines are the most reliable cashless options.
FAQs: Trains from Goslar to Cottbus
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Goslar to Cottbus 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 Cottbus, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Goslar to Cottbus
Most Goslar to Cottbus trains use the Goslar, ZOB to Cottbus Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Cottbus-Sandow. Use this guide to compare Goslar and Cottbus train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Goslar
Arrival train stations in Cottbus
Which Goslar station do trains to Cottbus leave from?
Trains from Goslar to Cottbus leave from Goslar, ZOB. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Goslar city centre at 38640 Goslar, Germany.
Goslar, ZOB38640 Goslar, Germany
Goslar, ZOB train station facilities and services
Goslar, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Goslar, ZOB.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Goslar, ZOB.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Goslar, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Goslar, ZOB: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Goslar, ZOB.
Which Cottbus station do trains from Goslar arrive at?
Trains from Goslar to Cottbus most often arrive at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof. Some services arrive at Cottbus-Sandow, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Cottbus arrival station.
Cottbus HauptbahnhofVetschauer Straße 70, 03048 Cottbus, Germany+49 355 2840
City-centre transport
Getting to Cottbus Hauptbahnhof from Cottbus city centre
Bus4N, 47, 3N, 33, 29, 22, 21, 15, 10 · 9m · $1 · every ~11 min
Tram2 · 7m · $2 · every ~6 min
Cottbus Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Cottbus Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Esscobar, Ratskeller Cottbus
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Cottbus, Lindner Congress Hotel Cottbus, Sorat Hotel Cottbus.
Cottbus-SandowCottbus-Sandow, Am Gleisdreieck1, 03042 Cottbus
City-centre transport
Getting to Cottbus-Sandow from Cottbus city centre
Cottbus-Sandow is 1 km from Cottbus city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRb93, Rb43, Re10 · 3m · $1 · every ~3 min
Tram2 · 7m · $2 · every ~6 min
2 · 11m · $2 · every ~6 min
Cottbus-Sandow train station facilities and services
Cottbus-Sandow has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Vasilis, Pizza Lucio, Lokomotive, Sandower SeniorenKantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cottbus-Sandow. ATMs are available at Cottbus-Sandow.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cottbus-Sandow. Information desks are available at Cottbus-Sandow.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Cottbus-Sandow. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cottbus-Sandow: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cottbus-Sandow: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cottbus-Sandow.
Cottbus-MerzdorfCottbus-Merzdorf, Bahnhof-Merzdorf, 03042 Cottbus
City-centre transport
Getting to Cottbus-Merzdorf from Cottbus city centre
Cottbus-Merzdorf is 2 km from Cottbus city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRb43, Re10 · 6m · $1 · every ~2 min
Bus12 · 9m · $1 · every ~2 min
Re10, Rb43 · 13m · $5
Cottbus-Merzdorf train station facilities and services
Cottbus-Merzdorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro By Ömer, Spreewehrmühle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cottbus-Merzdorf. ATMs are available at Cottbus-Merzdorf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cottbus-Merzdorf. Information desks are available at Cottbus-Merzdorf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Cottbus-Merzdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cottbus-Merzdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cottbus-Merzdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cottbus-Merzdorf.
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