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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 train with prices starting from $45. 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 train costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$106 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg 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 $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus costing on average $106 (€87).
A bus is $152 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus costing on average $215 (€176).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 16h 17m.
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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.
11:00 AM15h55Frankfurt am Main2:55 AMCottbus$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:00 AM15h55Frankfurt am Main2:55 AMCottbus$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:30 AM15h10Frankfurt am Main10:40 PMCottbus$1081One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:40 AM16h15Frankfurt am Main3:55 AMCottbus$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus costing on average $106 (€87).
A bus is $152 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus costing on average $215 (€176).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 16h 17m.
- Around 22 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Cottbus by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cottbus by train.
- 17 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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