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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cottbus to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cottbus to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. 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 $109, while a flight costs an average of $338.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$141 Average price | $338 Average price | $109 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 9m Average total duration 17h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Mannheim:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Mannheim costing on average $141.
A bus is $230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Mannheim costing on average $338.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 18h 9m.
You'll arrive about 50m sooner (6h 2m by train vs 6h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $141 compared to roughly $114 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 Mannheim
How to get from Cottbus to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cottbus to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM18h25Cottbus, Bus Station6:45 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$941One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM18h25Cottbus, Bus Station6:45 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$941One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH676:45 PM1h05Dresden Airport7:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1881One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM22h00Cottbus, Bus Station3:00 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$1191One-way1 transfer
LH6310:35 AM1h05Dresden Airport11:40 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2051One-way0 transfers
LH696:20 AM1h05Dresden Airport7:25 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2051One-way0 transfers
LH2125 · LH1153:15 PM3h45Dresden Airport7:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Mannheim:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Mannheim costing on average $141.
A bus is $230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Mannheim costing on average $338.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 18h 9m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cottbus and Mannheim as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cottbus, Bus Station and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cottbus Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Mannheim by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- 16 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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