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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.
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Cottbus is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Cottbus will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 5 trains that leave Prague for Cottbus on Wed, Aug 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Trains from Prague to Cottbus run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Cottbus trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:31 AM Prague | 5h07 | 11:38 AM Cottbus | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:47 AM Prague | 6h20 | 3:07 PM Cottbus | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:31 AM Prague | 5h07 | 2:38 PM Cottbus | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:31 AM Prague | 5h25 | 3:56 PM Cottbus | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:31 AM Prague | 5h07 | 4:38 PM Cottbus | 0 transfersDirect |
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Discover the best of Cottbus — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cottbus trip today.
Museum in Branitz Palace presenting Prince Pückler’s life, interiors, and landscape vision in one of Cottbus’s top cultural sites.
City museum covering Cottbus history, urban development, and regional culture inside a former gate-related historic complex.
Art museum known for modern and contemporary exhibitions, especially East German art, in a striking power-station building.
Famous landscaped park by Prince Pückler with lakes, pyramids, and scenic paths; the city’s signature green attraction.
Cottbus’s main market square with historic facades, events, and a lively atmosphere; a natural starting point for exploring the center.
Main pedestrian shopping street connecting the station side and old town, good for architecture, people-watching, and everyday city life.
Spreewald gherkins are barrel-pickled cucumbers from nearby Spreewald, famous for their crisp texture and dill, mustard, or horseradish seasoning.
Quark with linseed oil and potatoes is a Lusatian farmhouse staple. The creamy curd and nutty oil reflect Sorbian country cooking around Cottbus.
Boiled potatoes with herb quark are a simple regional everyday meal, valued for local dairy and produce and common across Brandenburg and Lusatia.
Elegant restaurant in Branitz Park offering refined regional cuisine with a quieter upscale atmosphere near Fürst Pückler's park.
Historic brewery restaurant known for hearty regional dishes and house beer in a traditional, atmospheric setting near the old town.
Traditional inn-style venue serving German and regional favorites in a rustic, casual atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Berlin, while local transit and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is customary but modest: round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants. Small rounding up is common for taxis and cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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.

Most Prague to Cottbus trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Cottbus Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Cottbus-Sandow. Use this guide to compare Prague and Cottbus train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Kotleta, Café Imperial
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
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 options include: Restaurant Esscobar, Ratskeller Cottbus
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Cottbus, Lindner Congress Hotel Cottbus, Sorat Hotel Cottbus.
Cottbus-Sandow is 1 km from Cottbus city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Vasilis, Pizza Lucio, Lokomotive, Sandower SeniorenKantine
Wi-Fi is available at Cottbus-Sandow. ATMs are available at Cottbus-Sandow.
Ticket office support is available at Cottbus-Sandow. Information desks are available at Cottbus-Sandow.
Luggage storage is available at Cottbus-Sandow. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cottbus-Sandow: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cottbus-Sandow: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cottbus-Sandow.
Cottbus, Busbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cottbus, Busbahnhof.
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