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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $180 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 17m Average total duration 15h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $114 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus costing on average $180 (€144).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 15h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:35 PM15h20Frankfurt am Main3:55 AMCottbus$661One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:35 PM15h20Frankfurt am Main3:55 AMCottbus$661One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:35 PM15h20Frankfurt am Main3:55 AMCottbus$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:15 AM16h25Frankfurt am Main11:40 PMCottbus$771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $114 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus costing on average $180 (€144).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 15h 47m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Cottbus as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cottbus by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Cottbus by flight.
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