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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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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$55 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leipzig to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leipzig to Cottbus is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Cottbus:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Cottbus costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 to go to Cottbus by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cottbus by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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