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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Cottbus:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Cottbus costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.55. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Cottbus
How to get from Dresden to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Cottbus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM5h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:55 AMCottbus, Bus Station$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM5h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:55 AMCottbus, Bus Station$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
S1 · 1841011:30 AM2h08Dresden Hbf1:38 PMCottbus Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
Other options
- S1 · 184089:30 AM2h08Dresden Hbf11:38 AMCottbus Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
- S1 · 184121:30 PM2h08Dresden Hbf3:38 PMCottbus Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
- S1 · 184067:30 AM2h09Dresden Hbf9:39 AMCottbus Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Cottbus:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Cottbus costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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