What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Cottbus?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cottbus is to train which costs €75 - €110 and takes 12h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Cottbus?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cottbus is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cottbus station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cottbus bus station via Zurich Bus Station and Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cottbus?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Cottbus?

The distance between Basel and Cottbus is 847 km. The road distance is 834.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Cottbus without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Cottbus without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 15m and costs €85 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Cottbus?

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Basel to Cottbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cottbus bus from?

Basel to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cottbus train from?

Basel to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Cottbus?

The best way to get from Basel to Cottbus is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 15m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 18h.

Where does the Basel to Cottbus bus arrive?

Basel to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Cottbus train arrive?

Basel to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cottbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cottbus is 835 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Basel to Cottbus.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Cottbus?

Book your Basel to Cottbus train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Cottbus?

Book your Basel to Cottbus bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cottbus?

There are 541+ hotels available in Cottbus.

Basel to Cottbus - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Cottbus by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
9h 15m
€85–225
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
5h 39m
€65–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERN42
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus station
18h
€82–126
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Dresden-NeustadtEn
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe18
12h 25m
€173–238
Drive 834.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cottbus834.9 km
7h 10m
€143–207
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt12N
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe18
12h 22m
€75–103
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 50m
€81–226
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)BSL - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
8h 24m
€198–361
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
8h
€159–417

Basel to Cottbus by train

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9h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 846.7 km
Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cottbus, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cottbus bus station via Zurich Bus Station and Berlin Airport BER in around 18h.

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