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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 an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $399.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price Cheapest | $399 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus costing on average $88.
A bus is $139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus costing on average $202.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Bus takes on average 15h 40m.
Tickets start at around $88 compared to roughly $103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 6h 1m versus 5h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
7:30 AM15h10Frankfurt am Main10:40 PMCottbus$721One-way0 transfers
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- 7:30 AM15h10Frankfurt am Main10:40 PMCottbus$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:30 AM15h10Frankfurt am Main10:40 PMCottbus$721One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:00 AM15h55Frankfurt am Main2:55 AMCottbus$1021One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus costing on average $140.
A bus is $312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cottbus costing on average $399.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 13h 25m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cottbus by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Cottbus by flight.
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