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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Cottbus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $612.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$612 Average price | $117 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Cottbus:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Cottbus costing on average $117.
A bus is $544 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Cottbus costing on average $612.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
Tickets start at around $117 compared to roughly $128 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 8h 37m versus 6h 47m 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.
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How to get from Vienna to Cottbus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Cottbus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 AM13h55Vienna11:40 PMCottbus$571One-way0 transfers
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9:45 AM13h55Vienna11:40 PMCottbus$571One-way0 transfers
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9:45 AM13h55Vienna11:40 PMCottbus$571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Cottbus:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Cottbus costing on average $117.
A bus is $544 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Cottbus costing on average $612.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Cottbus as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Cottbus Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Cottbus, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cottbus by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Cottbus by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Cottbus by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic.
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