How to travel from Hamburg to Cottbus

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Travel Information to Cottbus from Hamburg

distanceDistance219 miles (354 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$26 - $29
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $26 (€23) • 5 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $29 (€25) • 3 h 43 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 219 miles (354 km) by train or bus to Cottbus from Hamburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Hamburg to Cottbus.

Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Cottbus

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 27 24Cheapest
Average price 61 33Cheapest
Average duration3h 51m5h 20m
Direct Options
First departure3:06 AM9:35 PM
Last departure9:46 PM10:35 PM
No. of daily departures72
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • FlixBus
  • BlaBlaCar

Travel options
from Hamburg to Cottbus

How to get from Hamburg to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

The best way to travel from Hamburg to Cottbus is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche Bahn
08:05AM3h50
Hamburg Hbf
11:55AMCottbus Hbf
$431One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
11:35PM5h20
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
04:55AMCottbus
$301One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
04:34PM3h25
Hamburg Hbf
07:59PMCottbus Hbf
$611One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
08:51AM4h04
Hamburg Hbf
12:55PMCottbus Hbf
$431One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
03:51PM4h04
Hamburg Hbf
07:55PMCottbus Hbf
$361One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
05:51PM4h04
Hamburg Hbf
09:55PMCottbus Hbf
$361One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best route to Cottbus from Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Hamburg to Cottbus travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Cottbus

      FAQs: Travel to Cottbus easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Cottbus.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Hamburg to Cottbus: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Cottbus from Hamburg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $26 (€23).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Hamburg to Cottbus:

      Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $29 (€25) for the same trip.

      The fastest way from Hamburg to Cottbus is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 43 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Cottbus that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 5 h 20 min.

      The distance from Hamburg to Cottbus is approximately 219 miles (354 km).

      The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Cottbus is:

      • Around 1 bus per day.
      • 1 train a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Hamburg to Cottbus as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Hamburg to Cottbus:

      • Most travelers take a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Cottbus.

      The following travel companies offer services from Hamburg to Cottbus:

      • Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar to go to Cottbus by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Hamburg to Cottbus tickets on Omio for $26 (€23).
      • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain to go to Cottbus by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Hamburg to Cottbus tickets on Omio for $29 (€25).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Hamburg to Cottbus with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Cottbus with FlixBus.

      Direct services to Cottbus tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Looking to extend your trip from Hamburg to Cottbus? Many Omio customers who go from Hamburg to Cottbus usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Dresden, Forst (Lausitz), Prague or Wrocław. If you're looking to explore Berlin, Dresden, Forst (Lausitz), Prague or Wrocław from Cottbus, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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