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Trip Summary
There are 24 daily trains from Cottbus to Leiden. Traveling by train from Cottbus to Leiden usually takes around 12 hours, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 8 hours and 51 minutes.
Distance | 420 mi (675 km) |
Fastest train | 9h 0m |
Lowest price | £116.86 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Cottbus to Leiden?
2 train services operate from Cottbus to Leiden. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 17 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 17 | 11h 34m | £128.66 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 7 | 13h 21m | £133.50 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Cottbus to Leiden start from £117, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Leiden. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Cottbus leaves from Cottbus-Sandow and 2 other stations. And in Leiden trains arrive at De Vink .
From Cottbus to Leiden train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 13 hours and 21 minutes. If you are looking to get to Leiden faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 9 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 7 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Leiden.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Cottbus and Leiden is approximately 420 miles, or 675 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 51 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Cottbus to Leiden. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Cottbus at 09:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 24 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Leiden to Cottbus.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Cottbus?
Main departure station: Cottbus-Willmersdorf Nord
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Cottbus where you can board the train.
All train stations in Cottbus:
Cottbus-Willmersdorf Nord
Cottbus-Sandow
Train Station
Cottbus-Merzdorf
Where is the train station in Leiden?
Main arrival station: De Vink
Leiden has one train station.
Train stations in Leiden:
De Vink
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