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There are 5 ways to get from Berlin to Cottbus by train, bus, rideshare or car

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Train

  1. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof

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Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Cottbus

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Cottbus bus station

Train, bus

  1. Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Lübben, Bahnhof
  2. Take the bus from Lübben, Bahnhof to Cottbus, Spreewaldbahnhof

Drive

  1. Drive from Berlin to Cottbus

Berlin to Cottbus by train

159 Weekly Trains
1h 31m Average Duration
€13 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Cottbus is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 52m.

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The quickest way to get from Berlin to Cottbus is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 22m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin central bus station station and arriving at Cottbus bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

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The distance between Berlin and Cottbus is 106 km. The road distance is 127.1 km.

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The best way to get from Berlin to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €13 - €18.

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The train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Berlin to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.

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Berlin to Cottbus train services, operated by Bahn DE, depart from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

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The best way to get from Berlin to Cottbus is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €13 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €18 and takes 2h.

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Map of how to get from Berlin to Cottbus.
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  • Distance: 105.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Cottbus, Germany?

Bahn DE operates a train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €13 - €18 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin central bus station to Cottbus bus station once daily. Tickets cost €13 - €18 and the journey takes 2h.

Train operators
Bus operators
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin central bus station to Cottbus bus station
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€13 - €18
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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DB Bus
Phone
+49 30 2970
Website
bahn.com
Bus from Lübben, Bahnhof to Cottbus, Spreewaldbahnhof
Ave. Duration
1h 19m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€8 - €12
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Berlin to Cottbus
Ave. Duration
1h 52m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€6
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blablacar.co.uk

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Berlin to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cottbus bus station.

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Berlin to Cottbus train services, operated by Bahn DE, arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Cottbus is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Berlin to Cottbus.

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There are 352+ hotels available in Cottbus. Prices start at €48 per night.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin and Cottbus. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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