How to travel from Dresden to Cottbus

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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Cottbus

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 55 miles (89 km)

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$33

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$50

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$19

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2h 0m

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1h 30m

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30m

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2h 15m

Average total duration

1h 45m

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1h 24m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Cottbus is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Cottbus costing on average $50 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Cottbus is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dresden and Cottbus including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Cottbus among Omio's users.

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from Dresden to Cottbus

How to get from Dresden to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Dresden to Cottbus is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnS1 · 18406
    7:40 AM1h59
    Dresden Hbf
    9:39 AMCottbus Hbf
    $451One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnS1 · 18406
    7:40 AM1h59
    Dresden Hbf
    9:39 AMCottbus Hbf
    $451One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnS1 · 18406
    7:40 AM1h59
    Dresden Hbf
    9:39 AMCottbus Hbf
    $451One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnS1 · 18280 · 18426
    6:40 AM2h03
    Dresden Hbf
    8:43 AMCottbus Hbf
    $451One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn68814+Thameslink76511
    7:53 AM3h03
    Dresden Hbf
    10:56 AMCottbus Hbf
    $661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Cottbus

Travel to Cottbus 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 Dresden to Cottbus.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dresden and Cottbus including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Cottbus is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Cottbus costing on average $50 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Cottbus is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 45m.

The distance from Dresden to Cottbus is approximately 55 miles (89 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Cottbus is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Cottbus 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 Dresden to Cottbus:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden-Neustadt station and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Cottbus, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Cottbus by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Cottbus with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Cottbus often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Wrocław, Prague, Leipzig, Forst (Lausitz). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cottbus and these popular destinations at a great price.

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