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Trip Summary
There are usually 23 daily train trips available from Cottbus to Hamm. Traveling by train from Cottbus to Hamm usually takes 6 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 14 minutes.
Distance | 279 mi (449 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 14m |
Lowest price | $45.73 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Cottbus to Hamm?
2 train services operate from Cottbus to Hamm. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 15 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 15 | 5h 58m | $82.40 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 13 | 6h 46m | $74.84 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Cottbus to Hamm start from $46, and on average cost . Daily there are 13 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Hamm. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Cottbus leaves from Cottbus-Sandow and 2 other stations. And in Hamm trains arrive at Heessen and one other train station.
From Cottbus to Hamm train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 46 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hamm faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 14 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 13 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Hamm.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Cottbus and Hamm is approximately 279 miles, or 449 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 14 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 Hamm. 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 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 23 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 Hamm to Cottbus.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Cottbus?
Main departure station: Cottbus-Sandow
Cottbus has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Hamm.
All train stations in Cottbus:
Cottbus-Sandow
Cottbus-Willmersdorf Nord
Cottbus-Merzdorf
Where is the train station in Hamm?
Main arrival station: Heessen
Hamm receives travelers from Cottbus at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Hamm:
Heessen
Bockum-Hövel
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