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Compare bus, flight, and train for Cottbus to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cottbus to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. 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 $57, while a flight costs an average of $505.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$105 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $505 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Cottbus to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Cottbus to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Vienna:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Vienna costing on average $105.
A bus is $448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Vienna costing on average $505.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 53m.
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 8h 23m versus 7h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cottbus to Vienna
How to get from Cottbus to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cottbus to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:45 PM 15h00 Cottbus 1:45 PM Vienna $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:45 PM 15h00 Cottbus 1:45 PM Vienna $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:00 AM 14h05 Cottbus 5:05 PM Vienna $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Vienna:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Vienna costing on average $105.
A bus is $448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Vienna costing on average $505.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 53m.
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
- Around 73 flights per day.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cottbus and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cottbus Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Cottbus, Bus Station and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Qatar Airways, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline, Edelweiss Air to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic.
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