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Compare bus and train for Erfurt to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, and a train costs an average of €63.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€70 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 55m Average total duration 24h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Cottbus is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Cottbus:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Cottbus costing on average $79 (€63).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Cottbus as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Cottbus by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
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