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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €61. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, and a train costs an average of €93.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€93 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest |
7h 43m Average total duration Fastest 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 49m Average total duration 20h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Heidelberg:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Heidelberg costing on average $117 (€93).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 19m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cottbus and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
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