4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train for Cottbus to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cottbus to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $427.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$166 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $427 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 35m Average total duration 17h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cottbus to Heidelberg
Compare the available ways to get from Cottbus to Heidelberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Heidelberg:
A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Heidelberg costing on average $166.
A bus is $334 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Heidelberg costing on average $427.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 43m.
Bus takes on average 17h 35m.
You'll arrive about 37m sooner (6h 13m by train vs 6h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $166 compared to roughly $105 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cottbus to Heidelberg
How to get from Cottbus to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cottbus to Heidelberg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 AM 1h10 Cottbus 7:00 AM Heidelberg $187 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:50 AM 1h10 Cottbus 7:00 AM Heidelberg $187 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:50 AM 1h10 Cottbus 7:00 AM Heidelberg $187 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Cottbus to Heidelberg
Travel to Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg.
This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Heidelberg:
A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Heidelberg costing on average $166.
A bus is $334 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Heidelberg costing on average $427.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 43m.
Bus takes on average 17h 35m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cottbus and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cottbus Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Cottbus, Bus Station and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Cityflyer to go to Heidelberg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
- 14 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines.
Travelling from Cottbus to Heidelberg: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
