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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bochum to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. 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 bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $409.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$83 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $409 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bochum to Cottbus
Compare the available ways to get from Bochum to Cottbus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Cottbus:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Cottbus costing on average $83.
A bus is $341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Cottbus costing on average $409.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 10h 50m versus 6h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Cottbus:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Cottbus costing on average $83.
A bus is $341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Cottbus costing on average $409.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Cottbus as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Cottbus by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cottbus by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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