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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Cottbus is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Cottbus will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart to Cottbus without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Stuttgart to Cottbus run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €34 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 306 miles (493 km) distance in 5h 43m.
Distance 306 miles (493 km) |
Average train duration 6h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 43m |
First train 12:45 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Stuttgart to Cottbus.
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Cottbus trains for today, Monday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IC 2065 · ICE 1100 · S47 · 3118 | On time 8:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h48 | 2:56 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2065 · ICE 1100 · 3120 | On time 8:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h47 | 3:55 PM Cottbus Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 692 · 16521 · 18288 · 18434 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h54 | 4:43 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 692 · 3122 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h06 | 4:55 PM Cottbus Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89685 · ICE 508 · 18520 · 3124 | 8:57 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 9h00 | 5:57 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2067 · ICE 1008 · S47 · 3122 | On time 10:09 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h46 | 4:55 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2067 · ICE 1008 · 3124 | On time 10:09 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h48 | 5:57 PM Cottbus Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 690 · 16525 · 18290 · 18436 | 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h54 | 6:43 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 690 · 18522 | 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h59 | 6:48 PM Cottbus Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 · 88617 · ICE 1508 · 18522 | 10:55 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 7h53 | 6:48 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
88617 · ICE 1508 · 18522 | 11:00 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h48 | 6:48 PM Cottbus Hbf | 2 transfers | |
88617 · ICE 506 · 18524 · 3128 | 11:00 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h55 | 7:55 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2069 · ICE 1006 · S47 · 3126 | On time 12:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h47 | 6:55 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 598 · 18526 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h58 | 8:47 PM Cottbus Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 598 · 16529 · 18292 · 18438 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h52 | 8:41 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S1 · 88619 · ICE 1506 · 18526 | 12:55 PM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 7h52 | 8:47 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
88619 · ICE 504 · 18528 | 1:00 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h46 | 9:46 PM Cottbus Hbf | 2 transfers | |
88619 · ICE 1506 · 18526 | 1:00 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h47 | 8:47 PM Cottbus Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2161 · ICE 1004 · 18528 | 2:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h38 | 9:46 PM Cottbus Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2161 · ICE 1004 · S47 · 3130 | 2:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h47 | 8:55 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 596 · 18530 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h59 | 10:48 PM Cottbus Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 596 · S46 · 75833 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h35 | 10:24 PM Cottbus Hbf | 2 transfers | |
88621 · ICE 502 · S47 · 3136 | 2:56 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 9h33 | 12:29 AM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
88621 · ICE 1504 · 18530 | 2:56 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h52 | 10:48 PM Cottbus Hbf | 2 transfers | |
88621 · ICE 1504 · S46 · 75833 | 2:56 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h28 | 10:24 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2163 · ICE 1002 · S47 · 3134 | 4:09 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h46 | 10:55 PM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 594 · 3136 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h40 | 12:29 AM Cottbus Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89687 · ICE 1502 · S46 · 3136 | 4:57 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h32 | 12:29 AM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2165 · ICE 1000 · 3138 | 6:09 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h21 | 1:30 AM Cottbus Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 592 · S46 · 3700 · 3142 | On time 6:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 10h38 | 5:27 AM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S2 · 88625 · ICE 1500 · S46 | 6:50 PM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 10h37 | 5:27 AM Cottbus Hbf | 5 transfers | |
88625 · ICE 1500 · S46 · 3700 | 6:54 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 10h33 | 5:27 AM Cottbus Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 512 · ICE 274 · 3102 | On time 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 11h08 | 6:57 AM Cottbus Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 512 · ICE 274 · S9 · 33751 | On time 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 11h06 | 6:55 AM Cottbus Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 590 · 16501 · 74110 · 18052 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 10h18 | 7:07 AM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1015 · ICE 904 · 3106 | On time 9:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 11h13 | 8:56 AM Cottbus Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 990 · IC 60409 · 16503 · 18404 | On time 10:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h54 | 7:43 AM Cottbus Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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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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Most Stuttgart to Cottbus trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Cottbus Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Cottbus train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stuttgart Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart Hbf (tief) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Amici, Block House Stuttgart
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin, Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof, Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten.
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.
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