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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 $83 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. 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 $83, while a train costs an average of $147.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$147 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Munich:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Munich costing on average $147.
A bus is $338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Munich costing on average $424.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (5h 38m by train vs 6h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $147 compared to roughly $103 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 PM14h55Cottbus1:40 PMMunich$721One-way0 transfers
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10:45 PM14h55Cottbus1:40 PMMunich$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:45 PM14h40Cottbus2:25 PMMunich$761One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Munich:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Munich costing on average $147.
A bus is $341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Munich costing on average $424.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 12h 52m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Munich by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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