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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of CHF 76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 76, while a train costs an average of CHF 88.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 88 Average price | CHF 76 Average price Cheapest | CHF 47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Erfurt to Cottbus
Compare the available ways to get from Erfurt to Cottbus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Cottbus:
A bus is CHF 13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Cottbus costing on average CHF 88.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (2h 55m by train vs 3h 38m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 88 compared to roughly CHF 47 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.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Cottbus
How to get from Erfurt to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Cottbus is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:40 PM 7h16 Erfurt 6:56 AM Cottbus CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:40 PM 7h16 Erfurt 6:56 AM Cottbus CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:40 PM 7h16 Erfurt 6:56 AM Cottbus CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Cottbus:
A bus is CHF 13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Cottbus costing on average CHF 88.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Cottbus as scheduled services by train and bus 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 FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express to go to Cottbus by train.
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