There are 5 ways to get from Berlin to Cottbus by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2 / ...
1h 43m€26–40Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Berlin to Cottbus122.4 km
1h 52m€6Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Cottbus bus stationbus N1360a
1h 55m€11–19Train via S Ostkreuz Bhf
- Take the train from S Ostkreuz Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
2h 1m€25–38Drive 122.3 km
- Drive from Berlin to Cottbuscar 122.3 km
1h 19m€18–26
Berlin to Cottbus by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Cottbus is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Berlin to Cottbus is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €17 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Cottbus bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Berlin and Cottbus is 132 km. The road distance is 122.3 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Cottbus without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €26 - €40.
The train from Berlin Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Berlin to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Berlin to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Cottbus is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €19 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Cottbus, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof 4 times a day. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Cottbus bus station once daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from S Ostkreuz Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Cottbus bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Berlin to Cottbus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cottbus bus station.
Berlin to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Cottbus is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Berlin to Cottbus.
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There are 592+ hotels available in Cottbus.
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.