How to travel from Cologne to Cottbus

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Compare train, flight, and bus for Cologne to Cottbus

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $83.

Distance: 323 miles (520 km)

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$193

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$71

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$120

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4h 10m

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1h 10m

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6h 53m

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15h 30m

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6h 59m

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1.6 - 3.1kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Cottbus is a bus with an average price of $71 (€58).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Cottbus:

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Cottbus costing on average $119 (€98).

A bus is $122 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Cottbus costing on average $193 (€158).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Cottbus is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 23m.

Bus takes on average 15h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Cottbus including taking a train, flight, and bus.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Cottbus among Omio's users.

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from Cologne to Cottbus

How to get from Cologne to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Cottbus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    8:50 AM18h05
    Cologne
    2:55 AMCottbus
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    8:50 AM18h05
    Cologne
    2:55 AMCottbus
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:50 AM18h05
    Cologne
    2:55 AMCottbus
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Cottbus

Travel to Cottbus easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Cottbus.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Cottbus including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Cottbus is a bus with an average price of $71 (€58).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Cottbus:

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Cottbus costing on average $119 (€98).

A bus is $122 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Cottbus costing on average $193 (€158).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Cottbus is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 23m.

Bus takes on average 15h 30m.

The distance from Cologne to Cottbus is approximately 323 miles (520 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Cottbus is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Cottbus as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Cottbus:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Cottbus, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Cottbus by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cottbus by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Cottbus:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Cottbus often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Dresden, Wrocław, Prague, Leipzig. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cottbus and these popular destinations at a great price.

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