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Compare train, flight, and bus for Essen to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$117 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Cottbus:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Cottbus costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $98 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Cottbus costing on average $157 (€128).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Cottbus
How to get from Essen to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Cottbus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 AM15h50Essen2:55 AMCottbus$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:05 AM15h50Essen2:55 AMCottbus$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:56 PM12h59Essen2:55 AMCottbus$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Cottbus:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Cottbus costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $98 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Cottbus costing on average $157 (€128).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Cottbus as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cottbus by train.
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