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Compare train and bus for Cottbus to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cottbus to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Dresden:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Dresden costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-24.15. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cottbus to Dresden
How to get from Cottbus to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cottbus to Dresden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
18427 · 18285 · RJ 1739:14 AM1h53Cottbus Hbf11:07 AMDresden Hbf$221One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 18427 · 18285 · RJ 1739:14 AM1h53Cottbus Hbf11:07 AMDresden Hbf$221One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 18409 · S212:18 PM1h50Cottbus Hbf2:08 PMDresden Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 18429 · 18287 · RJ 17511:14 AM1h53Cottbus Hbf1:07 PMDresden Hbf$221One-way2 transfers
- 18407 · S210:18 AM1h50Cottbus Hbf12:08 PMDresden Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
- 18405 · S28:18 AM1h50Cottbus Hbf10:08 AMDresden Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM5h40Cottbus, Bus Station6:00 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Dresden:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Dresden costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cottbus and Dresden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cottbus Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Cottbus, Bus Station and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Dresden by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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