How to travel from Leipzig to Cottbus

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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

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2h 19m

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1h 49m

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30m

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3h 16m

Average total duration

2h 46m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Leipzig to Cottbus

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche Bahn18386
11:12AM1h43
Leipzig Hbf
12:55PMCottbus Hbf
$541One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:10PM7h45
Leipzig, Hbf
04:55AMCottbus, Bus Station
$421One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn18386
11:12AM1h43
Leipzig Hbf
12:55PMCottbus Hbf
$541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn18384
09:12AM1h43
Leipzig Hbf
10:55AMCottbus Hbf
$541One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnS4 · 18360
09:46AM2h10
Leipzig Hbf
11:56AMCottbus Hbf
$541One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn18388
01:12PM1h43
Leipzig Hbf
02:55PMCottbus Hbf
$541One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Cottbus

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 Leipzig to Cottbus.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leipzig and Cottbus including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Cottbus is a bus with an average price of $22 (€17).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Cottbus is by train with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 45m.

The distance from Leipzig to Cottbus is approximately 88 miles (143 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Cottbus is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Cottbus:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Cottbus, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cottbus by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cottbus by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Cottbus with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Cottbus often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Dresden, Wrocław, Prague, Forst (Lausitz). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cottbus and these popular destinations at a great price.

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