How to travel from Cottbus to Magdeburg

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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 $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $54.

Distance: 118 miles (190 km)

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$61

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$32

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3h 33m

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3h 3m

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4h 35m

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4h 5m

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from Cottbus to Magdeburg

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.

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
09:03PM3h56
Cottbus
12:59AMMagdeburg
$541One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
09:03PM3h56
Cottbus
12:59AMMagdeburg
$541One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
10:00PM3h21
Cottbus
01:21AMMagdeburg
$771One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
06:07AM3h58
Cottbus
10:05AMMagdeburg
$541One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
08:03PM3h59
Cottbus
12:02AMMagdeburg
$541One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
08:04AM4h01
Cottbus
12:05PMMagdeburg
$541One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cottbus to Magdeburg

Travel to Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cottbus and Magdeburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cottbus to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of $30 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Magdeburg:

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Magdeburg costing on average $54 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Cottbus to Magdeburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

The distance from Cottbus to Magdeburg is approximately 118 miles (190 km).
The average frequency per day from Cottbus to Magdeburg is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cottbus to Magdeburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cottbus Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Cottbus, Bus Station and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cottbus to Magdeburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cottbus to Magdeburg:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Cottbus to Magdeburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Paris, Prague, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Magdeburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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