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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $140 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $140, while a flight costs an average of $629.
Distance: 418 miles (674 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$163 Average price | $629 Average price | $140 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 23m Average total duration 18h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Cottbus
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Cottbus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Cottbus:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Cottbus costing on average $163.
A bus is $490 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Cottbus costing on average $629.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 55m.
Bus takes on average 19h 23m.
The journey is about 29m faster (8h 25m by train vs 8h 54m by car) and roughly $21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($163 vs $183). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Cottbus
How to get from Basel to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Cottbus is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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4:25 PM 9h15 Basel 1:40 AM Cottbus $166 1 One-way 1 transfer
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4:25 PM 9h15 Basel 1:40 AM Cottbus $166 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
8:25 AM 8h30 Basel 4:55 PM Cottbus $178 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
8:25 AM 9h30 Basel 5:55 PM Cottbus $166 1 One-way 1 transfer10:25 AM 9h30 Basel 7:55 PM Cottbus $166 1 One-way 1 transfer12:25 PM 9h30 Basel 9:55 PM Cottbus $166 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Cottbus:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Cottbus costing on average $163.
A bus is $490 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Cottbus costing on average $629.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 55m.
Bus takes on average 19h 23m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Cottbus as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cottbus by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, BA Cityflyer, Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet to go to Cottbus by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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