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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Cottbus
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. 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 $61, while a flight costs an average of $597.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$110 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $597 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Cottbus
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Cottbus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Cottbus:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Cottbus costing on average $110.
A bus is $536 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Cottbus costing on average $597.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
Tickets start at around $110 compared to roughly $125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 8h 42m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Cottbus
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 204 · EC 278+
RJ 172+
RE1811:34 AM 10h04 Vienna Airport 9:38 PM Cottbus Hbf $38 1 One-way 4 transfers
Cheapest
- EC 204 · EC 278+RJ 172+RE18
11:34 AM 10h04 Vienna Airport 9:38 PM Cottbus Hbf $38 1 One-way 4 transfers
Fastest
- OS229
1:10 PM 1h15 Vienna International Airport 2:25 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport $299 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 252 · RJ 172+RE18
11:10 AM 10h28 Vienna 9:38 PM Cottbus Hbf $41 1 One-way 2 transfers - RJ 252 · RJ 172+RE18+
IC 64010:34 AM 11h04 Vienna Airport 9:38 PM Cottbus Hbf $47 1 One-way 3 transfers - RJX 254+RJ 174+Bus10174 · DB S1
8:34 AM 11h04 Vienna Airport 7:38 PM Cottbus Hbf $56 1 One-way 5 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:00 AM 16h15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 12:15 AM Cottbus, Bus Station $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW9753 · EW90462:45 PM 5h15 Vienna International Airport 8:00 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport $203 1 One-way 1 transfer- EW9753 · EW8047
2:45 PM 6h50 Vienna International Airport 9:35 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport $203 1 One-way 1 transfer 
KL1900 · KL17796:50 AM 8h50 Vienna International Airport 3:40 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport $212 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Cottbus:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Cottbus costing on average $110.
A bus is $536 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Cottbus costing on average $597.
Other travel options to Cottbus take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- Around 10 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB to go to Cottbus by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Cottbus by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic.
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