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Compare bus and train for Cottbus to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cottbus to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Berlin:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Berlin costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 37m by bus vs 1h 47m by car) and save roughly $8 compared to fuel and tolls ($15 vs $23). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cottbus to Berlin
How to get from Cottbus to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cottbus to Berlin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9213910:03 PM1h45Cottbus Hbf11:48 PMBerlin-Lichtenberg station$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9213910:03 PM1h45Cottbus Hbf11:48 PMBerlin-Lichtenberg station$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus12:20 AM1h40Cottbus, Bus Station2:00 AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
18395 · 758327:03 PM1h53Cottbus Hbf8:56 PMOstkreuz$331One-way1 transfer
18359 · 758306:02 PM1h54Cottbus Hbf7:56 PMOstkreuz$331One-way1 transfer
18361 · 758348:02 PM1h54Cottbus Hbf9:56 PMOstkreuz$331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:20 AM2h00Cottbus, Bus Station2:20 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Berlin:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Berlin costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cottbus and Berlin as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cottbus Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Cottbus, Bus Station and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Berlin by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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