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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 an average ticket price of DKK 318 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 318, while a flight costs an average of DKK 4,107.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 728 Average price | DKK 318 Average price Cheapest | DKK 4,107 Average price | DKK 488 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Cottbus
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Cottbus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Cottbus:
A bus is DKK 411 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Cottbus costing on average DKK 728.
A bus is DKK 3,789 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Cottbus costing on average DKK 4,107.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (4h 6m by train vs 4h 37m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 728 compared to roughly DKK 488 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:55 AM 4h50 Hamburg 2:45 PM Cottbus DKK 3,228 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:55 AM 4h50 Hamburg 2:45 PM Cottbus DKK 3,228 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:00 AM 4h20 Hamburg 9:20 AM Cottbus DKK 3,304 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Cottbus:
A bus is DKK 411 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Cottbus costing on average DKK 728.
A bus is DKK 3,789 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Cottbus costing on average DKK 4,107.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 to go to Cottbus by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Cottbus by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cottbus by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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