How to travel from Duisburg to Cottbus

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Duisburg to Cottbus

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. 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 €46, while a flight costs an average of €445.

Distance: 324 miles (523 km)

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Driving

€445

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€113

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€46

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€96

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4h 13m

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2h 13m

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6h 21m

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5h 51m

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11h 51m

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11h 21m

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6h 52m

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1.6 - 3.1kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Cottbus is a bus with an average price of €46.

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

A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Cottbus costing on average €113.

A bus is €399 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Cottbus costing on average €445.

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Cottbus is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 21m.

Bus takes on average 11h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Duisburg and Cottbus including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Duisburg to Cottbus among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 1m sooner (5h 51m by train vs 6h 52m by car). Tickets start at around €113 compared to roughly €96 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Duisburg to Cottbus

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:08 AM5h47
    Duisburg
    3:55 PMCottbus
    1091One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:08 AM5h47
    Duisburg
    3:55 PMCottbus
    1091One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:08 AM5h47
    Duisburg
    3:55 PMCottbus
    1091One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    12:08 PM5h47
    Duisburg
    5:55 PMCottbus
    1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    2:08 PM5h47
    Duisburg
    7:55 PMCottbus
    1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    4:08 PM5h47
    Duisburg
    9:55 PMCottbus
    1091One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Cottbus.

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There are 3 options to travel between Duisburg and Cottbus including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Cottbus is a bus with an average price of €46.

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

A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Cottbus costing on average €113.

A bus is €399 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Cottbus costing on average €445.

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Cottbus is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 21m.

Bus takes on average 11h 51m.

The distance from Duisburg to Cottbus is approximately 324 miles (523 km).
The average frequency per day from Duisburg to Cottbus is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Cottbus:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Duisburg to Cottbus, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cottbus by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Smartwings, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Cottbus by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Duisburg to Cottbus:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Smartwings, Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Duisburg to Cottbus often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Dresden, Wrocław, Prague, Leipzig. 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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