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Compare train and bus for Cottbus to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cottbus to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. 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 train costs an average of €43, while a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€43 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cottbus to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Cottbus to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (2h 6m by train vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €26 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 Leipzig
How to get from Cottbus to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cottbus to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 18061 · EC 132
10:50 AM 2h14 Cottbus Hbf 1:04 PM Leipzig Hbf €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 18061 · EC 132
10:50 AM 2h14 Cottbus Hbf 1:04 PM Leipzig Hbf €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 18061 · EC 132
10:50 AM 2h14 Cottbus Hbf 1:04 PM Leipzig Hbf €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 18069 · EC 134
2:50 PM 2h15 Cottbus Hbf 5:05 PM Leipzig Hbf €19 1 One-way 1 transfer - 18077 · 74143 · IC 2248
6:50 PM 2h45 Cottbus Hbf 9:35 PM Leipzig Hbf €23 1 One-way 2 transfers - 3135 · ICE 609
8:03 PM 3h48 Cottbus Hbf 11:51 PM Leipzig Hbf €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cottbus and Leipzig 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 Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Cottbus, Bus Station and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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