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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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Dresden to Cottbus:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Cottbus costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
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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.
10:45 PM5h10Dresden3:55 AMCottbus$361One-way0 transfers
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10:45 PM5h10Dresden3:55 AMCottbus$361One-way0 transfers
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10:45 PM5h10Dresden3:55 AMCottbus$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Cottbus:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Cottbus costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
- 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.
- 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cottbus by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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