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Compare train and bus for Cottbus to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cottbus to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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€48 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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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How to get from Cottbus to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cottbus to Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Magdeburg costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cottbus and Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Cottbus, Bus Station and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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