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Compare train and bus for Jena to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, while a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Jena to Cottbus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Cottbus:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jena to Cottbus costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 3h 15m versus 3h 10m 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 Jena to Cottbus
How to get from Jena to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Cottbus is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:48 AM 3h07 Jena 12:55 PM Cottbus $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
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9:48 AM 3h07 Jena 12:55 PM Cottbus $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
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9:48 AM 3h07 Jena 12:55 PM Cottbus $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
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11:48 AM 3h07 Jena 2:55 PM Cottbus $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
1:48 PM 3h07 Jena 4:55 PM Cottbus $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
3:48 PM 3h07 Jena 6:55 PM Cottbus $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Cottbus:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jena to Cottbus costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Cottbus as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena Paradies station and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cottbus by train.
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