How to travel from Düsseldorf to Cottbus

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Cottbus

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $529.

Distance: 326 miles (526 km)

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Driving

$529

Average price

$113

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$68

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Cheapest

$118

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4h 9m

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2h 9m

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2h 0m

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7h 0m

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6h 30m

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30m

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12h 1m

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11h 31m

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30m

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6h 52m

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1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Cottbus is a bus with an average price of $68 (€56).

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

A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Cottbus costing on average $113 (€93).

A bus is $462 (€381) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Cottbus costing on average $529 (€437).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Cottbus is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 0m.

Bus takes on average 12h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Cottbus including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Cottbus among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 22m faster (6h 30m by train vs 6h 52m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($113 (€93) vs $118 (€98)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Düsseldorf to Cottbus

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    1:26 PM13h29
    Düsseldorf
    2:55 AMCottbus
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    1:26 PM13h29
    Düsseldorf
    2:55 AMCottbus
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:26 PM13h29
    Düsseldorf
    2:55 AMCottbus
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    12:00 PM14h55
    Düsseldorf
    2:55 AMCottbus
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Cottbus.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Cottbus including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Cottbus is a bus with an average price of $68 (€56).

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

A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Cottbus costing on average $113 (€93).

A bus is $462 (€381) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Cottbus costing on average $529 (€437).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Cottbus is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 0m.

Bus takes on average 12h 1m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Cottbus is approximately 326 miles (526 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Cottbus is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Cottbus as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Cottbus:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Cottbus, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta to go to Cottbus by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cottbus by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Cottbus:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Cottbus often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Wrocław, Prague, Dresden, Warsaw. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cottbus and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cottbus to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience in Cottbus, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows time to explore the city's parks, museums, and local attractions comfortably.

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