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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cottbus to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cottbus to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. 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 $76, while a flight costs an average of $415.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$129 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $415 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Cottbus to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Cottbus to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Munich:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Munich costing on average $129.
A bus is $340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Munich costing on average $415.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
You'll arrive about 46m sooner (5h 30m by train vs 6h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $129 compared to roughly $101 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 Munich
How to get from Cottbus to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cottbus to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:45 PM 14h55 Cottbus 1:40 PM Munich $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:45 PM 14h55 Cottbus 1:40 PM Munich $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:45 PM 14h55 Cottbus 1:40 PM Munich $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Munich:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Munich costing on average $129.
A bus is $340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Munich costing on average $415.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cottbus and Munich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cottbus Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Cottbus, Bus Station and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, TAP Portugal, BA Cityflyer, Avion Express Malta, Air Dolomiti to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
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