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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cottbus to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cottbus to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 17m. 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 $43, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 323 miles (520 km)
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$99 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest |
6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cottbus to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Cologne:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Cologne costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Cologne costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cottbus and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cottbus Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Cottbus, Bus Station and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
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