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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to Cottbus
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Cottbus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Cottbus:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Cottbus costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (2h 3m by train vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $52 (€44) compared to roughly $31 (€26) 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 Leipzig to Cottbus
How to get from Leipzig to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Cottbus is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- EC 135 · 18064
10:55 AM 2h12 Leipzig Hbf 1:07 PM Cottbus Hbf $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- EC 135 · 18064
10:55 AM 2h12 Leipzig Hbf 1:07 PM Cottbus Hbf $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- EC 135 · 18064
10:55 AM 2h12 Leipzig Hbf 1:07 PM Cottbus Hbf $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 16511 · 18408
9:00 AM 2h38 Leipzig Hbf 11:38 AM Cottbus Hbf $37 1 One-way 1 transfer - 16515 · 18410
11:00 AM 2h38 Leipzig Hbf 1:38 PM Cottbus Hbf $37 1 One-way 1 transfer - 16519 · 18412
1:00 PM 2h38 Leipzig Hbf 3:38 PM Cottbus Hbf $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Cottbus:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Cottbus costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Cottbus as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express to go to Cottbus by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express.
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