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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cottbus to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cottbus to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 14m. 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 train costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$112 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Essen:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Essen costing on average $112 (€92).
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Essen costing on average $170 (€139).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Cottbus to Essen
How to get from Cottbus to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cottbus to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM10h25Cottbus, Bus Station10:45 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM10h25Cottbus, Bus Station10:45 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW80406:40 AM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:45 AMDusseldorf Airport$1331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3113 · S5 · ICE 15469:03 AM6h10Cottbus Hbf3:13 PMEssen Hbf$1011One-way2 transfers
- 3117 · S5 · ICE 105011:03 AM6h21Cottbus Hbf5:24 PMEssen Hbf$1011One-way2 transfers
- 3117 · ICE 84811:03 AM6h32Cottbus Hbf5:35 PMEssen Hbf$1011One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain12:20 AM12h28Cottbus, Bus Station12:48 PMEssen Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
- EW90497:50 PM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$1331One-way0 transfers
- EW80506:45 AM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:50 AMCologne Bonn Airport$1451One-way0 transfers
- EW80566:35 PM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Essen:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Essen costing on average $112 (€92).
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Essen costing on average $170 (€139).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cottbus and Essen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cottbus, Bus Station and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Cottbus Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Essen by train.
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