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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$121 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Cottbus:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Cottbus costing on average $121 (€99).
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Cottbus costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 10h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Cottbus
How to get from Munich to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Cottbus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 AM19h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:15 AMCottbus, Bus Station$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 AM19h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:15 AMCottbus, Bus Station$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH21284:15 PM0h55Munich Airport5:10 PMDresden Airport$1901One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1600 · S47 · 312010:22 AM5h33Munich Hbf3:55 PMCottbus Hbf$1031One-way2 transfers
ICE 1100 · 31209:19 AM6h36Munich Hbf3:55 PMCottbus Hbf$1031One-way1 transfer
ICE 1602 · S47 · 31168:21 AM5h34Munich Hbf1:55 PMCottbus Hbf$1151One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM14h20Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:55 AMCottbus, Bus Station$481One-way1 transfer
LH19287:00 AM1h05Munich Airport8:05 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
LH19349:00 AM1h05Munich Airport10:05 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
LH19308:00 AM1h05Munich Airport9:05 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Cottbus:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Cottbus costing on average $121 (€99).
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Cottbus costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 10h 3m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Cottbus as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cottbus by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cottbus by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Cottbus by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 11 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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