It is classified by Deutsche Bahn as a category 5 station.

[1] The first station building was built in 1869 along with the line from Cottbus via Senftenberg and Großenhain to Dresden.

As a result of extensions to handle the transport of lignite from the nearby lignite mining areas and the duplication of the line, the station building was rebuilt several times and expanded, most recently in 1927 during the raising of the tracks.

The entrance building and the bus station in front of it were renovated and expanded after 1990.

The entrance building still has a mural representing the town of Senftenberg.