How to travel from Cottbus to Cologne

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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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6h 47m

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6h 17m

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10h 53m

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from Cottbus to Cologne

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

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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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04:00AM22h35
Cottbus
02:35AMCologne
$431One-way
0 transfers

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04:00AM22h35
Cottbus
02:35AMCologne
$431One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

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11:45PM16h50
Cottbus
04:35PMCologne
$691One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cottbus to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Cottbus to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cottbus and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cottbus to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Cottbus to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 12h 11m.

The distance from Cottbus to Cologne is approximately 323 miles (520 km).
The average frequency per day from Cottbus to Cologne is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cottbus to Cologne:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cottbus to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cottbus to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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