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Compare train for Bielefeld to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 1,331 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of NOK 1,331, while a flight costs an average of NOK 4,691.
Distance: 247 miles (399 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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NOK 1,331 Average price Cheapest | NOK 4,691 Average price | NOK 796 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bielefeld to Cottbus
Compare the available ways to get from Bielefeld to Cottbus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Cottbus:
A train is NOK 3,361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Cottbus costing on average NOK 4,691.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (5h 5m by train vs 5h 6m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 1,331 compared to roughly NOK 796 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bielefeld to Cottbus
How to get from Bielefeld to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Cottbus is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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6:35 AM 4h20 Bielefeld 10:55 AM Cottbus NOK 993 1 One-way 1 transfer
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6:35 AM 4h20 Bielefeld 10:55 AM Cottbus NOK 993 1 One-way 1 transfer
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6:35 AM 4h20 Bielefeld 10:55 AM Cottbus NOK 993 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:34 AM 4h21 Bielefeld 12:55 PM Cottbus NOK 993 1 One-way 1 transfer.png)
10:34 AM 4h21 Bielefeld 2:55 PM Cottbus NOK 993 1 One-way 1 transfer.png)
12:34 PM 4h21 Bielefeld 4:55 PM Cottbus NOK 993 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Cottbus:
A train is NOK 3,361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Cottbus costing on average NOK 4,691.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Cottbus as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cottbus by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Cottbus by flight.
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