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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Cottbus:
A bus is $60 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Cottbus costing on average $115 (€94).
A bus is $424 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Cottbus costing on average $479 (€393).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Cottbus
How to get from Hamburg to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Cottbus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:45 PM5h10Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof4:55 AMCottbus, Bus Station$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:45 PM5h10Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof4:55 AMCottbus, Bus Station$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH2055 · LH212410:45 AM3h40Hamburg Airport2:25 PMDresden Airport$6161One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 2075 · 31325:39 PM4h17Hamburg Hbf9:56 PMCottbus Hbf$1181One-way1 transfer
- ICE 507 · S3 · 75813 · 183868:21 AM4h34Hamburg Hbf12:55 PMCottbus Hbf$1331One-way3 transfers
- ICE 507 · 18510 · 31148:21 AM4h35Hamburg Hbf12:56 PMCottbus Hbf$1331One-way2 transfers
- LH2059 · LH21281:15 PM5h50Hamburg Airport7:05 PMDresden Airport$5101One-way1 transfer
- LH2061 · LH21283:15 PM3h50Hamburg Airport7:05 PMDresden Airport$5101One-way1 transfer
- LH31 · LH626:00 AM3h55Hamburg Airport9:55 AMDresden Airport$5221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Cottbus:
A bus is $60 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Cottbus costing on average $115 (€94).
A bus is $424 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Cottbus costing on average $479 (€393).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Cottbus as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cottbus by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cottbus by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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